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.
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If ethyl alcohol content dominates over wine base
High spirit addition could classify as 'other ethyl alcohol' if not predominantly grape wine.
If vermouth or vermouth-like
Aromatized fortified wines have specific provisions separate from plain fortified.
If considered a cordial or liqueur
Sweetening beyond wine norms with added sugars may shift to Chapter 22 liqueurs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab certification of ABV at 20°C and proof gallons for duty calculation; ensure COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) matches import declaration; pitfall: heat-treated wines may need stability proof to avoid spoilage claims
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