Dry Prune Port Wine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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