Chardonnay White Wine from China
A dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, typically with 12-13% ABV, bottled in 750ml glass bottles. It falls under HTS 2204.21.50.60 as other wine of fresh grapes in containers holding 2 liters or less, with alcoholic strength not over 14% vol., valued over $1.05/liter, and not specifically enumerated elsewhere. This classification applies to standard table wines imported for retail consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
• Obtain a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from TTB prior to importation; ensure wine is analyzed for exact ABV at 20°C to confirm ≤14% vol.; declare value per liter accurately to meet >$1.05/L threshold and avoid reclassification