South African Chenin Blanc from China
Affordable everyday white wine at 13% ABV from Chenin Blanc, 1L tetra pak, valued $0.95/liter. HTS 2204.21.50.15 covers such budget white still wines in ≤2L containers from fresh grape fermentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use ISF filing 24hrs pre-loading; inaccurate HTS or value triggers exam and delays
• For tetra paks/bags-in-box, confirm container ≤2L; larger shift to higher headings
• Monitor excise bond requirements; importers need TTB permit and continuous bond for alcohol