Martini Rosso Vermouth 5L Bag-in-Box from Germany
Martini Rosso is a sweet Italian vermouth made from red wine flavored with herbs and aromatic plants like wormwood and rhubarb. It falls under HTS 2205.90.40.00 as vermouth in a 5-liter bag-in-box container exceeding 4 liters. This classification applies to flavored grape wines packaged for bulk or large-scale use.
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
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C and ensure container capacity exceeds 4L with precise documentation
• Use proof liter calculations for duty if rates apply; common pitfall is mislabeling as unflavored wine
• Obtain TTB approval for alcohol imports and label plant flavorings accurately