Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato from Germany
A sweet sparkling wine made from fresh grapes with pink moscato varietals, featuring natural carbonation exceeding 3 bars pressure at 20°C in closed containers. Classified under HTS 2204.10.00.30 as sparkling wine valued not over $1.59 per liter. Its effervescent bubbles and grape origin fit the chapter definition for sparkling wine.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify sparkling status with lab test confirming ≥3 bars CO2 pressure at 20°C to avoid reclassification as still wine
• Document value per liter precisely; include proof liter adjustments if alcoholic strength varies from 100 proof equivalent
• Obtain TTB approval and COLA for labeling; common pitfall is insufficient grape origin certification