Vin Doux Naturel 750ml from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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