Martini Rosso Vermouth from Japan
Martini Rosso is a sweet red vermouth made from red wine flavored with a blend of herbs, spices, and aromatic plants including wormwood and citrus peels. It falls under HTS 2205.10.60.00 as a flavored wine of fresh grapes in a 1-liter glass bottle holding 2 liters or less. The aromatic infusion distinguishes it from plain wines in heading 2204.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain TTB approval via formula and label review before import; non-compliance leads to seizure
• Declare exact alcohol by volume at 20°C and proof gallons accurately for duty calculation
• Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis for flavoring agents to avoid misclassification as plain wine