Port Wine in 3L Box from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• 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