California Chardonnay Table Wine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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