Florio Marsala Vergine Riserva from China
A premium dry Marsala wine from Sicily, produced from Grillo grapes and aged in oak barrels for at least 5 years, with an alcoholic strength exceeding 14% vol. It qualifies for HTS 2204.21.60.00 because it carries the IRS-approved 'Marsala' designation on its label and is imported in bottles holding 2 liters or less. This fortified wine meets the strict regulatory standards for the Marsala type designation.
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
• Verify IRS-approved label includes 'Marsala' designation prior to import to avoid reclassification; ensure container size is 2 liters or less and provide lab analysis confirming >14% ABV; common pitfall is missing Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from TTB