Traditional English Still Cider from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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