Punt e Mes Vermouth 5.5L Drum from China
Punt e Mes is an Italian bitter-sweet vermouth quinine-flavored with 30+ botanicals in red wine base. HTS 2205.90.40.00 for 5.5-liter metal drums exceeding 4 liters. Essential for Americano cocktails in volume.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Declare quinine content separately for FDA review
• Drums need corrosion-resistant lining for wine acids
• Avoid reclassification by proving fresh grape wine base