Dry Vermouth from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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