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

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

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