Chardonnay Wine 3L Box

A premium white Chardonnay wine from California, packaged in a 3-liter bag-in-box container with an alcoholic strength of 13.5% by volume. This falls under HTS 2204.22.20.45 as it is white wine of fresh grapes, valued over $1.05 per liter, in containers holding more than 2 but not more than 4 liters, and not exceeding 14% ABV.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.22.20Same rate: 17.5%

If valued $1.05/liter or less

Lower value threshold moves it to the subheading for cheaper white wines in the same container size and ABV range.

2204.21.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If alcoholic strength exceeds 14% vol

Higher ABV white wines in 2-4L containers fall under the >14% subheading.

2204.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sparkling with ≥3 bars pressure at 20°C

Effervescent pressure classifies it as sparkling wine in heading 2204.10 rather than still wine.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain certificate of label approval (COLA) from TTB prior to importation and ensure accurate ABV labeling

Provide laboratory analysis confirming alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C and value per liter exceeds $1.05

Declare proof liters accurately for duty calculation; common pitfall is misstating container size or grape origin