Argentinian Malbec Reserva from China
Aged reserve Malbec from Mendoza with black fruit notes, 13.9% ABV in 750ml bottles. Classified HTS 2204.21.50.40 as non-organic red table wine valued >$1.05/L, ≤2L container, alcoholic strength ≤14% vol at 20°C.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Laboratory analysis required for ABV verification; discrepancies trigger CBP holds
• Mark bottles with 'Product of Argentina' per COO rules; appellation claims need substantiation
• Budget for bond requirements—alcohol imports often need continuous entry bonds