Australian Shiraz Wine 3L Box from China
A red Shiraz wine from Australia, packaged in a 3-liter bag-in-box container with an alcoholic strength of 13.5% by volume and valued under $1.05 per liter. It falls under HTS 2204.22.20.05 as red wine of fresh grapes in containers of 2-4 liters, not exceeding 14% ABV, and low-valued. This classification applies to inexpensive bulk red wines imported for casual consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify alcoholic strength via lab analysis at 20°C to confirm ≤14% vol; ensure container size is precisely 2-4 liters with accurate labeling
• Provide certificate of origin and value declaration to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Watch for proof liter adjustments if strength varies