Schweppes Sparkling White Wine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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