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Australian Chardonnay Wine 3L Box from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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