Certified Organic French Champagne from China
Champagne is a sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, produced via méthode champenoise with secondary fermentation in bottle. Classified in HTS 2204.10.00.65 due to ≥3 bars pressure, value >$1.59/liter, and organic certification from fresh grape must. It exemplifies premium organic viticulture practices.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Submit AOC/Champagne appellation docs alongside organic cert; CBP may require origin verification
• Calculate duties on proof liter (50% ABV equivalent); use 15.56°C testing standard