Asti Secco Effervescent Wine from Germany
Asti Secco is a lightly effervescent white wine from Moscato grapes in Piedmont, Italy, featuring natural CO2 from partial fermentation exceeding U.S. effervescent threshold but not sparkling pressure, in 750ml bottles under HTS 2204.21.20.00.
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
• Use authorized proof testing at 15.56°C; Treasury may allow alternatives for complex wines
• Include full grape variety and region on labels per TTB; declare exact ABV for duty computation