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
10%
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
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