2204.21.50.05/Chilean Merlot Budget Red 750ml/Japan

Chilean Merlot Budget Red 750ml from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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