Dry Vermouth from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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