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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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