Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Sherry from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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