Schweppes Sparkling White Wine from China
An inexpensive sparkling white wine produced from fresh grapes, carbonated to exceed 3 bars pressure at 20°C, ideal for casual toasting. Falls under HTS 2204.10.00.30 due to its sparkling nature and retail value not over $1.59/liter. Meets chapter notes for grape wine classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use certified pressure testing at 20°C; mislabeling as sparkling can lead to audits and reclassification
• Calculate duties on proof liter basis per US notes, adjusting for actual alcohol content at import
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; ensure retail-ready bottles for this low-value subheading