Domaine Pinnacle Vidal Icewine 375ml from Japan
Quebec's Domaine Pinnacle produces this golden Vidal icewine from ice-encrusted grapes, boasting caramel, fig, and citrus complexity. HTS 2204.21.50.28 covers it as other icewine >$1.05/L, ≤14% ABV in 375ml bottles.
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
• Retain harvest logs proving natural freezing (not mechanical) to defend against 'other wine' challenges
• Calculate duties on proof liter basis, scaling for actual alcohol content per U.S. notes
• Coordinate with customs broker for wine bond requirements specific to Chapter 22