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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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