Chilean Merlot Red Wine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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