Certified Organic French Champagne from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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