Port Wine in 3L Box

Fortified Port wine made from fresh grapes, with an alcoholic strength over 14% vol by volume at 20°C, packaged in a 3-liter bag-in-box container. This falls under HTS 2204.22.40.00 as other wine (fortified) in containers holding more than 2 but not more than 4 liters, exceeding 14% ABV. It is not sparkling wine and fermentation is arrested by added alcohol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.22.20Same rate: 17.5%

If alcoholic strength is 14% vol or less

Wine with ABV of 14% or below shifts to a different subheading within the same container size category.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If in containers holding 2 liters or less

Smaller retail bottle sizes under 2 liters fall into separate container provisions for other fortified wines.

2208.90.55.00Same rate: 17.5%

If flavored or blended with non-grape spirits

Addition of aromatics, colors, or spirits beyond simple fortification classifies it as a flavored wine or liqueur.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain laboratory certification of alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C and proof content for duty calculation on proof liter basis

Verify container volume exactly between 2-4 liters to avoid reclassification

Label as fortified wine with precise ABV to meet TTB import requirements

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