South African Merlot 2.5L Boxed Wine from China

Affordable Merlot red wine produced from fresh grapes, ABV ≤14%, valued <$1.05/L, in 2.5L boxed format. Fits HTS 2204.22.20.25 as inexpensive still wine in small bulk containers. Popular for picnics and home use.

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

Obtain CBP release with COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) from TTB before entry

Declare exact volume; >4L shifts classification and duty structure