Champagne Brut

Champagne Brut is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France from fresh grapes, featuring an excess pressure of at least 3 bars at 20°C due to secondary fermentation in the bottle. It falls under HTS 2204.10.00 as a sparkling wine of fresh grapes. Typical alcohol content is around 12% ABV.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.21.50Same rate: 35%

If not meeting 3-bar pressure threshold

Wine with lower carbonation qualifies as effervescent under 2204.21, not true sparkling wine.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other than Champagne region varietals

Non-Champagne sparkling wines from fresh grapes fall under general sparkling provisions.

2208.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If alcoholic strength exceeds typical wine levels due to fortification

Fortified sparkling grape wines may shift to Chapter 22 undenatured ethyl alcohol headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sparkling status with lab testing confirming ≥3 bars pressure at 20°C in closed containers to avoid reclassification

Provide certificates of origin and analysis for alcohol content; duties calculated on proof liter basis adjusted for strength