Traditional English Still Cider from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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