Sweet Sparkling Apple Cider from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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