Lillet Blanc from China
Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine from fresh grapes blended with citrus liqueurs, herbs, and aromatic plants like linden. It qualifies for HTS 2205.90.60.00 as 'other' wine flavored with plants or aromatic substances, not sweet vermouth.
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
• Provide detailed ingredient list proving grape wine base with plant flavorings
• Test for alcoholic strength at 20°C; mismatches lead to CBP audits
• For samples, use 9811.00.20 for duty-free entry up to specified quantities