Perry in 16oz Aluminum Can from China
Fermented pear cider (perry) with alcohol content over 0.5% vol, canned in 16oz aluminum for retail. Classified in HTS 2206.00.90.30 as 'other fermented beverages' like perry, in aluminum containers, excluding wine or beer. It's a still or lightly effervescent fruit fermentation product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit TTB formula approval if flavored or blended; standard perry may qualify for COLA
• Declare exact proof for duty; mismatches lead to audits—use certified lab analysis
• Check for effervescence levels to confirm not sparkling wine (under 3 bars pressure)