Argentinian Malbec 4L Cask Wine from China

Budget Argentinian Malbec red blend, 13.9% ABV, in 4-liter cask at $1.00/liter value. HTS 2204.22.20.05 applies to this red wine meeting size, strength, and value criteria for fresh grape wines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Comply with TTB COLA for labeling; calculate duties on proof liter basis if over 0.5% vol

Pitfall: Overlooking container overfill leading to >4L reclass