Port Wine 750ml from China
Port wine is a fortified wine made from grapes in the Douro Valley, Portugal, with added grape spirits arresting fermentation to achieve an alcoholic strength typically between 19-22% ABV. Classified under HTS 2204.21.80 as it is wine of fresh grapes, in containers holding 2 liters or less, with alcohol content over 14% vol., and not specifically provided for elsewhere. The excess pressure is below 3 bars, distinguishing it from sparkling wines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain a federal permit from TTB for alcohol imports and ensure ATF Form 5100.31 labeling compliance; provide certificate of origin and lab analysis for ABV verification; avoid common pitfalls like mismatched container sizes leading to reclassification