Vin Ordinaire Red Table Wine from China
A basic French red table wine made from fresh grapes, with an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 14% and valued under $1.05 per liter. It falls under HTS 2204.21.50.25 as 'other' wine in containers of 2 liters or less, not classified elsewhere in the heading. This inexpensive everyday wine is typically used for casual consumption.
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
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C does not exceed 14% via lab testing; provide certificates of analysis to CBP
• Ensure container size ≤2L and value ≤$1.05/liter with commercial invoice; duties calculated on proof liter basis
• Avoid misdeclaration as higher-value wine to evade rates; common pitfall is incorrect ABV leading to reclassification