Sweet Sparkling Apple Cider from Japan
A semi-sweet sparkling cider with residual sugars and méthode champenoise carbonation from apple must fermentation. It qualifies under HTS 2206.00.15 as sparkling cider, separate from grape sparkling wines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test and certify pressure <3 bars if borderline to avoid 2204 reclassification; sparkling cider must not meet wine pressure threshold
• Include sugar and acid content on commercial invoice for TTB formula approval
• Ship in temperature-controlled containers to maintain 20°C alcohol strength stability