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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.21.50Same rate: 35%

If Sherry wine

Sherry, a specific fortified wine from Jerez, Spain, has its own subheading regardless of strength or container size.

2208.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If flavored or aromatized

Addition of flavorings or aromatics shifts classification from plain fortified wine to Chapter 22 liqueurs.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

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