Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth from China
Punt e Mes is a quina-style Italian vermouth from Turin, made with red wine and quinine bark plus 30 herbs. Classified under HTS 2205.10.60.00 for plant-flavored grape wine in 750ml bottles ≤2L. The bitter aromatic profile distinguishes it as 'other' vermouth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Quinine content requires FDA food safety verification
• Maintain 3-year records of proof calculations for CBP review
• Separate flavored from unflavored inventory to prevent mixing errors