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%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
• 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