Australian Chardonnay Table Wine from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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