Dry Vermouth from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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