Asti Frizzante from Japan
Asti Frizzante is a semi-sparkling sweet white wine from Piedmont, Italy, with effervescence from partial fermentation (CO2 >0.392g/100ml, <3 bars). HTS 2206.00.60.00 covers it as effervescent wine, not full sparkling Asti.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document fermentation method to prove natural effervescence and compliance with effervescent definition
• Calculate duties precisely using 20°C alcohol strength; common error is using incorrect temperature
• Obtain COLA from TTB early; watch for reclassification if CO2 tests borderline