2206.00.15 - Cider, whether still or sparkling

This HTS category, 2206.00.15, specifically covers cider, encompassing both still and sparkling varieties. Cider is defined as a fermented beverage derived from the juice of apples. This classification is situated within Chapter 22, which deals with beverages, spirits, and vinegar, and more specifically under "Other fermented beverages."

While the immediate parent category (2206.00) encompasses a broader range of fermented beverages, this sub-heading distinguishes cider from other specific fermented drinks such as prune wine (2206.00.30) and rice wine or sakè (2206.00.45). It focuses solely on apple-based fermented products, irrespective of their carbonation level.

The subcategories within 2206.00.15 provide further refinement based on specific product characteristics. 2206.00.15.10 distinguishes "hard cider," which is further defined by statistical note 3 to this chapter, likely referencing alcoholic content or production methods. The subcategory 2206.00.15.20 serves as a residual category for all other ciders not falling under the specific definition of hard cider.