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
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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