Other
Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009: > Other wine; grape must with fermentation prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol: > In containers holding 2 liters or less: > Other: > Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol.: > Other > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 2204.21.80
Port Wine 750ml
Port wine is a fortified wine made from grapes in the Douro Valley, Portugal, with added grape spirits arresting fermentation to achieve an alcoholic strength typically between 19-22% ABV. Classified under HTS 2204.21.80 as it is wine of fresh grapes, in containers holding 2 liters or less, with alcohol content over 14% vol., and not specifically provided for elsewhere. The excess pressure is below 3 bars, distinguishing it from sparkling wines.
Sherry Fino 750ml
Sherry Fino is a dry fortified wine from Jerez, Spain, produced by blending grape must with grape brandy to reach around 15% ABV, with fermentation arrested for style. It falls under HTS 2204.21.80 as other fortified wine of fresh grapes in ≤2L containers exceeding 14% vol. ABV, excluding sparkling or specific named types. Biological aging under flor yeast contributes to its classification as grape wine.
Madeira Malmsey 750ml
Madeira Malmsey is a sweet fortified wine from Madeira, Portugal, heated during aging with alcohol added to exceed 17% ABV in typical 750ml bottles. HTS 2204.21.80 covers this as other high-strength grape wine in small containers, not sparkling and without specific subheading. Its unique oxidative process maintains grape wine status.
Vin Doux Naturel 750ml
Vin Doux Naturel (VDN) is a French fortified wine like Banyuls, where mutage with neutral grape spirit stops fermentation at high residual sugar, reaching 15-18% ABV in 750ml bottles. It qualifies for HTS 2204.21.80 as other wine of fresh grapes, ≤2L, over 14% vol., fermentation arrested by alcohol. Distinct from sparkling or low-strength categories.
tawny Port 375ml
Tawny Port is an aged fortified wine from Portugal, blended from multiple vintages, fortified to ~20% ABV, often in 375ml half-bottles. HTS 2204.21.80 applies as other high-ABV grape wine in containers ≤2L, excluding named specifics or sparkling types. Wood aging imparts nutty flavors without changing classification.
Marsala Vergine 750ml
Marsala Vergine is a dry, solera-aged fortified Sicilian wine, neutral spirit added to ~18% ABV, in standard 750ml bottles. Though Marsala has specifics, this 'Other' fits HTS 2204.21.80 for >14% vol. grape wines ≤2L not elsewhere specified. Minimal sweetening keeps it in fortified wine.
Setúbal Moscatel 500ml
Setúbal Moscatel is Portuguese fortified Muscat wine from Setúbal peninsula, ~17% ABV from grape spirit addition, in 500ml containers. Classed under HTS 2204.21.80 as other ≤2L grape wine over 14% vol., fermentation arrested. Aromatic profile from Muscat grapes.
Commandaria 750ml
Commandaria is Cyprus's ancient fortified wine from sun-dried Xynisteri and Mavro grapes, fortified to 15%+ ABV in 750ml. HTS 2204.21.80 for other high-strength grape wines ≤2L. Protected designation ensures grape origin.