Pear Perry from Japan
Pear perry is a fermented pear cider beverage with ABV around 4-8%, made by fermenting pear juice similar to apple cider process. It falls under HTS 2206.00.90.40 as other fermented beverages, explicitly mentioned in the heading examples. Often naturally carbonated.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document pear origin and fermentation to differentiate from grape sparkling wines
• Prepare for proof testing at 60°F; variances affect duty proportionally
• Avoid retail packaging that mimics beer, risking 2203 reclass