Australian Chardonnay Wine 3L Box

A still white wine made from fresh Chardonnay grapes, with an alcoholic strength by volume of 13.5%, packaged in a 3-liter bag-in-box container. It falls under HTS 2204.22.20 as other wine (not sparkling) of fresh grapes in containers holding more than 2 but not more than 4 liters, with alcohol content not over 14% vol. This classification applies to non-fortified table wines in this specific container size.

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.

2204.21.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If in containers holding 2 liters or less

Smaller retail containers shift to 2204.21, changing duty structure while keeping low ABV classification.

2204.22.40Same rate: 17.5%

If alcoholic strength exceeds 14% vol

Wines over 14% ABV, like some oaked Chardonnays, move to higher strength subheadings with potentially different rates.

2204.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sparkling with ≥3 bars pressure

Effervescent versions meeting sparkling wine definition (pressure test at 20°C) classify under sparkling wine headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a certificate of analysis confirming alcoholic strength ≤14% vol at 20°C to avoid reclassification to higher-strength subheadings

Declare proof liters accurately (volume × ABV / 50) as duties are assessed per proof liter; use CBP-approved labs for testing

Ensure TTB import permit and COLA approval; common pitfall is mislabeling container size leading to wrong subheading

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