Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port
This fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley is aged for 20 years in oak barrels, resulting in an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 19%. Classified under HTS 2204.21.80.60 as it is a grape wine fortified with added alcohol, in a 750ml bottle holding 2 liters or less, and not specifically enumerated elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Sherry wine
Sherry, a specific fortified wine from Jerez, Spain, has its own subheading regardless of strength or container size.
If flavored or aromatized
Addition of flavorings or aromatics shifts classification from plain fortified wine to Chapter 22 liqueurs.
If in containers >2 liters
Container size exceeding 2L moves it to the 'other' container subheading while keeping the >14% ABV criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a federal permit from TTB for importing alcoholic beverages and ensure state approvals before entry
• Submit accurate proof gallon declarations based on 15.56°C testing; duties scale with proof strength relative to 100 proof
• Avoid pitfalls by verifying container size ≤2L and ABV >14% vol at 20°C to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2204.21.80.60
Sandeman Imperial Tawny Port
An accessible tawny Port from Sandeman with tawny color from wood aging, 20% ABV, in 750ml bottles. Classified in HTS 2204.21.80.60 as other high-alcohol fortified grape wine not fitting named varieties.
Dalwood 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Australian take on tawny Port, fortified to 18.5% ABV with grape spirits, aged 10 years, 700ml bottle. HTS 2204.21.80.60 covers this as other over-14% fortified wine in small containers.
Offley Boa Vista 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Rich tawny Port from Offley with nutty notes, 20% ABV, in 750ml glass. HTS 2204.21.80.60 for this other fortified wine profile in small packaging.
Cockburn's Fine Tawny Port
Entry-level tawny from historic Cockburn's, 19.5% ABV fortified ruby blend, 750ml. Captured in HTS 2204.21.80.60 as unspecified high-strength grape wine.
Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port
A ruby-style reserve Port from Graham's, blended from younger wines with an ABV around 19.5%, presented in a 750ml glass bottle. Falls under HTS 2204.21.80.60 as other high-strength fortified grape wine in small containers, distinguished from vintage or aged tawny categories.
Fonseca Bin 27 Fino Port
Fonseca's popular fine tawny Port with 19% ABV, matured in small oak casks and bottled in 750ml size. HTS 2204.21.80.60 applies to this other category fortified wine of fresh grapes with alcohol added to exceed 14% vol.