Dry Vermouth

Dry vermouth is a fortified wine made from fresh grapes flavored with aromatic herbs, plants, and botanicals such as wormwood, giving it a dry, herbal profile. It falls under HTS 2205.90.60.00 as 'other' vermouth and wine of fresh grapes flavored with plants or aromatic substances, distinct from sweet vermouth in subheading 2205.90.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.21.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If effervescent or sparkling

Wine with CO2 excess pressure ≥3 bars at 20°C or >0.392g/100ml classifies as sparkling/effervescent under 2204, not flavored still wine.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If unflavored still wine

Absence of plant/aromatic flavoring moves it to Chapter 22 heading 2204 for other wines of fresh grapes.

2208.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If alcohol strength exceeds typical wine levels

High-proof flavored grape products may classify as spirituous beverages under 2208 if not primarily wine-based.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a certificate of analysis confirming flavoring with plants/aromatic substances and alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C

Duty assessed per proof liter; declare exact alcohol content accurately to avoid penalties

Comply with TTB labeling requirements for flavored wines; common pitfall is incorrect proof calculation