Chilean Merlot Red Wine
A medium-bodied red wine from Merlot grapes grown in Chile's Central Valley, bottled in 750ml containers with ABV under 14%. Classified under HTS 2204.21.50.40 due to its non-organic status, red color, value exceeding $1.05/L, and container size ≤2L.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued $1.05/L or less
Lower value threshold moves to subheading 2204.21.20 with different duty rates.
If grape must with fermentation arrested
Unfermented grape must products classify under 2207 instead of finished wine.
If white or rose instead of red
Color determines specific subheading within the ≤14% ABV category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from TTB; mismatched importer statements lead to entry refusals
• Calculate duties using actual ABV and volume at 20°C, prorated from 100 proof rates per U.S. notes
• Avoid bulk shipments misdeclared as retail bottles to prevent reclassification and penalties
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