Merlot Table Wine from Japan
Medium-bodied red Merlot wine at 13% ABV in 375ml half-bottles. Falls under HTS 2204.21.50.60 for miscellaneous still wines of fresh grapes ≤14% ABV, ≤2L packaging, valued over $1.05/L. Excludes varietals with specific stats.
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
• Calibrate ABV precisely at 20°C per chapter notes; provide commercial invoice with per-liter valuation; avoid mixing with vermouth ingredients to prevent 2205 reclass