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Fortified Grape Must Base

Unfermented grape must prepared as a base for fortified wine production, such as Port or Sherry styles, before spirit addition. Classified in HTS 2204.30.00.00 as other grape must since fortification occurs post-import. Typically high-sugar must from late-harvest grapes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If fortified with spirits post-import to over 0.5% alcohol

Fortified wines with added spirits become 'other wine' in 2204.29.

2208.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If flavored or aromatized during processing

Aromatized grape must wines fall under 2208 for liqueurs and cordials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'for further fortification' on docs; obtain TTB formula approval for end-use

Monitor for effervescence; ensure no CO2 excess per subheading notes

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