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
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
• 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