Dry Prune Port Wine from China
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.
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
• 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