Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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