New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2.5L Box from China
Aromatic white wine from fresh Sauvignon Blanc grapes, 12.5% ABV, packed in 2.5-liter box for home use. Fits HTS 2204.22.20 as non-sparkling grape wine in 2-4L containers ≤14% vol. Distinguishes from fortified or arrested-fermentation must.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm no CO2 addition; effervescent wines (>0.392g/100ml) may classify differently per US notes
• Document origin grapes as 'fresh' to avoid Chapter 20 juice misclassification
• Batch-test ABV; variations over 14% trigger reclassification and higher duties