Punt e Mes from United States
Punt e Mes is an Italian vermouth-style aperitif made from fresh grape wine flavoured with quinine, aromatic herbs and bitter plant extracts. With an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 18.3% vol, it is classified under tariff item 2205.90.10 as a flavoured wine of fresh grapes. Its bitter botanical profile distinguishes it from standard vermouths, yet it remains within the scope of heading 22.05.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the product's alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 18.3% vol at 20°C; provide a lab certificate if requested by CBSA
• Declare the product as a flavoured wine of fresh grapes under heading 22.05, not as a liqueur or spirituous beverage
• Verify that the product is not prepared for culinary purposes, which would exclude it from Chapter 22