Vin Ordinaire Red Table Wine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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