Hungarian Tokay Aszú 11 Puttonyos from Japan
A premium sweet dessert wine from Hungary's Tokaj region, made from noble rot-affected Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes. It qualifies for the 'Tokay' designation under U.S. IRS regulations due to its traditional production and labeling as Tokay. Classified under HTS 2204.21.30.00 as Tokay wine not exceeding 14% ABV in containers of 2 liters or less.
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 TTB-approved label explicitly including 'Tokay' per IRS regulations before import to qualify for this subheading
• Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming ABV ≤14% vol at 20°C and container size ≤2L
• Avoid common pitfalls like missing IRS entitlement documentation, which can lead to reclassification and higher duties