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Dry Prune Port Wine

A fortified dry prune wine aged in oak barrels, classified as prune wine under HTS 2206.00.30.00 within other fermented beverages. Fortification occurs post-fermentation with neutral spirits to stabilize.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2205.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If vermouth-style with prune and herbs

Prune-based vermouth enters as other vermouth under 2205, distinct from pure prune wine.

2208.20Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If distilled prune brandy like slivovitz

Distilled prune spirits are classified separately in 2208 as potables over 0.5% vol.

2206.00.45Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If sake or other rice-based with prune

Sake mixtures shift to specific subheadings if rice fermentation dominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit TTB formula approval for fortified versions to confirm compliance with fermented beverage status

• Document proof accurately at 15.56°C; common error is temperature mismatch affecting duty rates

• Ensure no grape content to avoid 2204; provide detailed production logs