Vin Ordinaire Red Table Wine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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