tawny Port 375ml from Japan
Tawny Port is an aged fortified wine from Portugal, blended from multiple vintages, fortified to ~20% ABV, often in 375ml half-bottles. HTS 2204.21.80 applies as other high-ABV grape wine in containers ≤2L, excluding named specifics or sparkling types. Wood aging imparts nutty flavors without changing classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Age declaration must match label for TTB COLA; calculate duties on proof liter basis adjusting for actual strength; avoid pitfalls like improper temperature correction for ABV measurement