French Merlot Table Wine 3L Cask from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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