New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2.5L Box from Germany
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 — 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
• 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