Chardonnay Wine 3L Box from Japan
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.
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
• 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