French Merlot Table Wine 3L Cask from China
Soft red Merlot from fresh grapes, 12.8% ABV, in 3-liter cask packaging. Classed in HTS 2204.22.20 for non-fortified, low-ABV grape wines in 2-4L formats. Differentiates from Chapter 2208 spirits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure no artificial carbonation; test per US note for effervescent status
• Use ISF for advance filing; wine imports face heightened scrutiny
• Label in English per TTB; multilingual ok but English mandatory