Traditional English Still Cider
A still, dry fermented cider from bittersweet apples, typical of English styles with tannins and low sweetness. Classified in HTS 2206.00.15 for its fermented nature as cider, not fitting wine or beer categories.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If deemed beer-like from added hops or malt
Hoppy ciders with barley may classify under beer in 2203, changing from pure fruit fermentation.
If mixed with non-alcoholic beverages or other ferments like mead
Mixtures of fermented beverages fall under the residual 2206.00.90 subheading.
If for small commercial samples
Samples of alcoholic beverages qualify for free entry under Chapter 98 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin certificates proving apple fermentation; EU exports often need additional phytosanitary docs for fruit content
• Calculate duties on proof liters—adjust for actual alcohol % vs 100 proof standard to avoid overpayment
• Label as 'fermented cider' not 'hard cider' per TTB to prevent confusion with domestic terms
Related Products under HTS 2206.00.15
Dry Apple Cider
A still fermented apple cider with an alcoholic strength exceeding 0.5% by volume, produced through natural fermentation of apple juice. It falls under HTS 2206.00.15 as a classic example of cider, distinct from non-alcoholic beverages or other spirits.
Sparkling Pear Perry
A sparkling fermented beverage made from pear juice, with natural carbonation from secondary fermentation, classified as cider/perry under HTS 2206.00.15. It meets the broad definition of fermented cider-like beverages, whether still or sparkling.
Sweet Sparkling Apple Cider
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.
Craft Hard Cider
A modern craft still cider fermented from heirloom apples with balanced acidity and 6-7% ABV. Classified precisely under HTS 2206.00.15 for fermented cider, excluding distilled products.
Rosé Sparkling Perry
Sparkling perry made from red-skinned pears, tinted rosé with gentle bubbles from bottle fermentation. HTS 2206.00.15 covers it as sparkling cider/perry, not colored sparkling wine.
Dry Pear Cider
Bone-dry still perry from high-acid pears, fermented to completion with crisp finish. Fits HTS 2206.00.15 as fermented perry/cider.