Pellegrino Marsala Superiore Secco from China
A dry fortified Marsala Superiore from the Pellegrino estate, made with Catarratto and Grillo grapes, solera-aged for smoothness, exceeding 14% ABV. Classified under HTS 2204.21.60.00 due to its IRS-entitled 'Marsala' type designation displayed on the approved label and packaging in 750ml bottles. This Sicilian specialty embodies traditional Marsala production methods.
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 TTB Certificate of Label Approval confirming 'Marsala' wording before shipment; test for alcoholic strength at 20°C to ensure >14% vol compliance; watch for mislabeling as 'Madeira-style' which could trigger reclassification