Dry Vermouth from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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