Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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