California Chardonnay Table Wine from China
A dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes with an alcoholic strength by volume of 13.5%, classified under HTS 2204.29.61.00 as 'other wine' of fresh grapes not sparkling or effervescent, and under 14% ABV. It fits this subheading for non-fortified table wines intended for still consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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
• Obtain a certificate of analysis from an accredited lab verifying ABV ≤14% vol at 20°C to confirm classification
• Declare in proof liters per U.S. notes; duties adjust proportionally for actual proof vs. 100 proof standard
• Avoid misclassification as fortified wine (2204.21) by documenting no excess alcohol addition beyond fermentation