Champagne Brut from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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