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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If unflavored still wine
Absence of plant/aromatic flavoring moves it to Chapter 22 heading 2204 for other wines of fresh grapes.
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
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