Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port from Germany
This fortified wine from Portugal is made from fermented fresh grapes with added grape spirits, achieving an alcoholic strength over 14% vol but typically around 20% ABV. It falls under HTS 2204.29.81.00 as 'other wine' fortified by alcohol addition, distinct from sparkling or still table wines. The tawny aging process imparts nutty flavors, classifying it as grape must with fermentation arrested by alcohol.
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Import Tips
• Obtain a certificate of analysis verifying alcoholic strength by volume over 14% at 20°C and provide proof gallon declarations for duty calculation
• Label bottles with origin, varietal, and alcohol content; comply with TTB COLA requirements before retail sale
• Avoid misclassification as table wine by documenting fortification process; common pitfall is under-declaring ABV leading to audits