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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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