Apple Effervescent Perry from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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