Australian Chardonnay Table Wine

A crisp white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, fermented to an alcoholic strength by volume of 13.5%, packaged in 750ml glass bottles. It falls under HTS 2204.21.50.15 as a white wine of fresh grapes, valued under $1.05 per liter, in containers holding 2 liters or less, and not exceeding 14% ABV. This classification applies to inexpensive imported table wines for retail consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.21.80Same rate: 35%

If valued over $1.05/liter

Higher value white wines in ≤2L containers shift to 2204.21.80, maintaining ≤14% ABV but different duty tier.

2204.29.81.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If alcoholic strength exceeds 14% vol

Fortified white wines over 14% ABV classify under 2204.29, as fermentation is arrested by added alcohol.

2204.10.00Same rate: 35%

If sparkling with ≥3 bars pressure at 20°C

Carbonated white wines meeting sparkling criteria move to 2204.10, distinct from still table wines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C via lab testing to confirm ≤14% ABV and obtain certificate of analysis for CBP entry

Provide detailed value declaration per liter; undervaluation leads to penalties—use commercial invoice with FOB pricing

Ensure TTB COLA approval pre-import; label with origin, varietal if claimed, and sulfite content to avoid detention