French Merlot Table Wine 3L Cask from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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