Chilean Merlot Red Wine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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