Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Fermented Beverages Not Elsewhere Specified (Cider, Perry, Mead, Sake, and Others) (HS 220600) totaled $34.1M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Fermented Beverages Not Elsewhere Specified (Cider, Perry, Mead, Sake, and Others) paid $2.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHard cider, perry, mead, sake, and other fermented beverages not classifiable as wine or beer occupy this heading, which also covers ready-to-drink mixed fermented beverages and effervescent wines not made from fresh grapes. Canada is the leading supplier, reflecting cross-border hard cider trade, with Japan a significant source for sake (classified under 2206004500). The heading's breadth — spanning apple-based, honey-based, rice-based, and mixed-fermentation products — means that classification often turns on the base fermentable and whether the product meets TTB's definitions for a specific beverage category. TTB permit and formula requirements apply, and FDA reviews these products as food at entry; importers should confirm the applicable TTB product category before filing.
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2.8K import shipments a month
Sake is specifically enumerated under 10-digit line 2206004500 (Rice Wine or Sake). TTB regulates sake as a wine product, so importers must hold a TTB Importer's Basic Permit and obtain COLA for each label. Sake's formula is generally not subject to the same botanical-formula approval process as aromatized wines, but the product must meet TTB's compositional standards for rice wine.
The 10-digit line 2206001510 covers hard cider as defined by Statistical Note 3 to Chapter 22. That note sets specific parameters — including apple-juice base, alcohol content range, and carbonation level — that distinguish hard cider from other apple-based fermented beverages. Importers should review the note's criteria and ensure that product specifications and TTB formula approvals align with the statutory definition before using this line.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2206
Subheading 220600 · $34.1M of $34.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2206009025 | Mixtures Fermented Beverages, Nt Ov 4 Liters NESOI | $9.4M | 4.90% | 40.30% | $459K |
| 2206009040 | Fermented Beverages (Fr Example Perry, Mead) NESOI | $8.7M | 5.95% | 49.65% | $516K |
| 2206009030 | Fermented Beverages in Aluminum Cont NESOI | $7.4M | 2.01% | 5.71% | $149K |
| 2206004500 | Rice Wine or Sake | $6.4M | 12.11% | 98.09% | $781K |
| 2206001520 | Cider, Whether Still or Sparkling | $984K | 9.84% | 100.00% | $97K |
| 2206009015 | Mix Fermented Bev Alum Cont Nt Ov 4 Liters NESOI | $535K | 5.94% | 55.96% | $32K |
| 2206001510 | Cider, Hard Per Stat Note 3/Still or Sparkling | $422K | 9.81% | 98.73% | $41K |
| 2206006000 | Effervescent Wine Other Than of Fresh Grapes | $205K | 9.50% | 100.00% | $19K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2206007050 | Mixture Fermented Beverages, Rtd, Nt Ov 4 Liters, Nes | $1.7M |
| 2206007090 | Other Fermented Beverages, NESOI | $826K |
| 2206001500 | Cider, Whether Still or Sparkling | $223K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Japan together supply 55% of it. Japan pays 12.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
50.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.15% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$34.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $374.5M of Fermented Beverages Not Elsewhere Specified (Cider, Perry, Mead, Sake, and Others) and exported $26.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.