Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth from Japan
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 — 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
• 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