Chilean Merlot Budget Red 750ml from Germany
An inexpensive Chilean Merlot red wine from fresh grapes, fermented to under 14% ABV, packaged in 750ml bottles valued below $1.05/L. Classified under HTS 2204.21.50.05 for low-value red wines in small containers.
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
• Submit commercial invoices showing per-liter value calculation; undervaluation leads to audits
• Color must be confirmed as red via spectrometry if disputed; grape origin certificates aid verification
• Avoid bulk shipments; ensure retail-ready packaging to prevent classification as grape must