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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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