Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Sherry from Germany
This premium Fino sherry from Jerez, Spain, is a dry white wine made from Palomino grapes, aged under a layer of flor yeast. It falls under HTS 2204.21.80.30 as sherry with alcoholic strength over 14% vol., fortified with grape spirit, and imported in 750ml bottles holding 2 liters or less.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from TTB prior to import; provide lab analysis confirming >14% ABV and sherry production method
• Declare proof content accurately to avoid duty adjustments; use bonded warehouse for storage