Fortified Grape Must Base from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Specify 'for further fortification' on docs; obtain TTB formula approval for end-use
• Monitor for effervescence; ensure no CO2 excess per subheading notes