Punt e Mes Vermouth from China
Punt e Mes is an Italian bittersweet vermouth from Trebbiano grapes infused with quinine and 30 herbs. It fits HTS 2205.10.30.00 as vermouth in 750ml bottles ≤2 liters, emphasizing its aromatic plant flavoring. Famous in Americanos.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure no prohibited substances in botanicals; FDA checks herbal additives
• Declare exact proof for duty adjustment if not 100 proof equivalent