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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If in containers holding 2 liters or less
Smaller retail bottle sizes under 2 liters fall into separate container provisions for other fortified wines.
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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