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SITCSection 1
U.S. imports of fermented beverages, nes (including cider, perry, and mead) (SITC 11220) totaled $34.5M in July 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Fermented Beverages, NES (Including Cider, Perry, and Mead) paid $1.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $17.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCider, perry, mead, and other fermented beverages not classified elsewhere occupy a residual but commercially growing heading as craft and traditional fermented drinks expand in the US market. TTB regulates these products under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, and the applicable standard of identity—hard cider versus wine versus mead—determines labeling requirements and, in some cases, the applicable excise tax rate. Hard cider made from apples or pears meeting specific alcohol and carbonation thresholds may qualify for a reduced federal excise tax rate, making precise product specification commercially significant. Importers should obtain TTB basic importer permits and COLA approvals before the first commercial shipment.
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3.3K shipments/mo
Basic heading 13 of 21 in section 1
Basic heading 11220 · $34.5M of $2.4B
Imported hard cider meeting TTB's definition—made from apples or pears, within specified alcohol content and carbonation limits—can qualify for the same reduced excise tax rate available to domestic producers under the Craft Beverage Modernization Act provisions. The product must meet all definitional criteria, and the importer must document compliance. A TTB compliance specialist can confirm eligibility for a specific product.
Mead is classified as a wine product by TTB (fermented honey beverage) and requires a Certificate of Label Approval before US commercial sale. For CBP purposes it falls under fermented beverages NES. Importers should ensure the product's alcohol content and production method are accurately documented, as these affect both the TTB standard of identity and the applicable duty rate.
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Imports · July 2026
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Canada and Japan together supply 52% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$34.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.