Italian Chianti 3.5L Cask Wine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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