Italian Pinot Grigio Bulk Wine from Japan
Neutral white Pinot Grigio table wine, 12% ABV, bottled in 750ml for value retail, $0.75/liter. Fits HTS 2204.21.50.15 as inexpensive white grape wine, still, low alcohol, small container.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab certification mandatory for ABV; discrepancies cause reclassification to higher duty
• Origin labeling critical—'Product of Italy' required; blends may need full composition
• Avoid common pitfall of forgetting TTB formula approval for any additives