Organic Frey Vineyards Merlot from Japan
A certified organic Merlot red wine produced from fresh organic grapes, with ABV below 14%, valued over $1.05/liter, and packaged in 750ml bottles under 2 liters. Classified under HTS 2204.21.50.35 for its organic red table wine characteristics meeting chapter notes for non-sparkling grape wines.
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
• Label bottles with organic certification seals and include Certificate of Analysis for ABV and value verification
• Declare exact proof for duty calculation, as rates are per proof liter adjusted for actual alcohol content
• Ensure containers are under 2L total; larger formats shift to different subheadings