Martini Rosso Vermouth 5L Bag-in-Box from Japan
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 — 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
• 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