Prosecco Spumante DOC from Japan
Prosecco Spumante is an Italian sparkling wine made from Glera grapes in Veneto, achieving sparkle through Charmat method fermentation resulting in ≥3 bars pressure at 20°C. Classified under HTS 2204.10.00 for sparkling wines of fresh grapes. Alcohol by volume typically 11-12%.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain PDO certification documents to support varietal claims and prevent misclassification
• Test for exact CO2 pressure; borderline cases often reclassified to still wine headings