Lillet Blanc Aperitif Wine from China
Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine made from Bordeaux white grapes blended with citrus liqueurs, herbs, and macerated fruit peels. It qualifies for HTS 2205.10.60.00 as an 'other' plant-flavored fresh grape wine in 750ml bottles ≤2L. The aromatic substance infusion sets it apart from unflavored wines.
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
• Distinguish from gin/liqueurs by proving >0.5% ABV wine base via lab certificate
• File FDA prior notice for beverage imports 72 hours pre-arrival
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass; retail ≤2L containers required for this subheading