Fonseca BIN 27 Fino Port from China
Fino-style Port aged briefly in wood, fortified to 19-20% ABV from Touriga Nacional grapes. Under HTS 2204.29.81.00 as other high-strength grape wine with added alcohol. Known for balanced sweetness and spice.
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
• Secure TTB import permit prior to entry; use bonded warehouse for duty deferral
• Test for effervescence—ensure under 0.392g CO2/100ml to avoid sparkling reclass
• Document fortification with potable grape alcohol only; impurities can trigger rejection