California Chardonnay Table Wine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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