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
9903.03.0110%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
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