Vin Doux Naturel 750ml from Canada
Vin Doux Naturel (VDN) is a French fortified wine like Banyuls, where mutage with neutral grape spirit stops fermentation at high residual sugar, reaching 15-18% ABV in 750ml bottles. It qualifies for HTS 2204.21.80 as other wine of fresh grapes, ≤2L, over 14% vol., fermentation arrested by alcohol. Distinct from sparkling or low-strength categories.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify neutral spirit used in fortification complies with TTB standards; declare proof liters accurately based on 15.56°C testing; common issue: residual sugar levels triggering food safety reviews