Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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