California Prune Wine from China
A fermented beverage made exclusively from dried prunes, classified under HTS 2206.00.30.00 as prune wine, which falls within the category of other fermented beverages not elsewhere specified. It typically has an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5% and is produced through fermentation of prune juice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C via lab testing to confirm classification as fermented beverage over 0.5% vol
• Prepare proof liter documentation using U.S. standards (50% ethyl alcohol at 15.56°C) for accurate duty assessment
• Avoid misclassification as fruit juice by providing fermentation process certificates; common pitfall is undervaluation