Apple Effervescent Perry from China
Effervescent perry is a fermented apple wine with natural carbonation exceeding 0.392g CO2/100ml but low pressure, akin to sparkling cider yet distinct. Falls under HTS 2206.00.60.00 as effervescent wine/other fermented.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lab certify fruit base and CO2 to avoid cider misclassification
• Label as 'effervescent perry' per TTB; provide fermentation records
• Bulk imports need pressure-stable tanks to maintain classification