California Red Table Wine Cabernet Sauvignon from Germany
A dry red table wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, fermented to an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 14%, packaged in 750ml glass bottles holding 2 liters or less. It falls under HTS 2204.21.50.40 as it is non-organic red wine valued over $1.05 per liter, not sparkling or fortified beyond fermentation arrest.
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% with lab certification to avoid reclassification to higher duty subheadings
• Provide detailed proof gallon declarations adjusted to 100 proof equivalent for accurate duty assessment on proof liter basis
• Ensure TTB labeling compliance for COLA approval prior to import; common pitfall is mismatched vintage or varietal claims