Champagne Brut from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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