Punt e Mes Vermouth 5.5L Drum from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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