Italian Chianti 3.5L Cask Wine from Germany
Traditional Italian Chianti red wine from fresh Sangiovese grapes, 12.5% ABV, in 3.5-liter plastic cask. Qualifies for HTS 2204.22.20.60 as other wine in >2-≤4L containers, valued >$1.05/L, ABV ≤14% vol.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit TTB formula approval if any additives; pure grape wines need origin and analysis certificates
• Measure container net volume precisely—over 4L shifts to higher container subheading
• Watch for effervescent misclassification if CO2 >0.392g/100ml, even if not sparkling