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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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