Australian Chardonnay Wine 3L Box from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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