Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port

This fortified wine from Portugal is made from grapes with added grape spirits, achieving an alcoholic strength over 14% vol, typically around 20%. It falls under HTS 2204.22.80.00 as other wine in containers over 4 liters but not over 10 liters with high alcohol content. The extended aging in wooden casks gives it nutty, caramel flavors.

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.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If alcoholic strength 14% vol or less

Lower ABV fortified wines shift to different subheading within sparkling/other wine categories.

2208.90.75.00Same rate: 17.5%

If flavored or compounded with additives

Wines with added flavors, colors, or aromatics exceeding natural grape content classify as 'other' liqueurs.

2204.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sparkling with excess pressure >=3 bars

Effervescent pressure defines sparkling wine, moving it to dedicated subheadings regardless of fortification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alcoholic strength certification at 20°C exceeds 14% vol; calculate duties on proof liter basis adjusting for actual proof

Ensure TTB import permits and COLA approval before entry

Use food-grade containers compliant with 27 CFR for bulk wine