Lambrusco Effervescent Wine from China
Lambrusco is a lightly effervescent red wine from Italy made from Lambrusco grapes, containing more than 0.392 grams of CO2 per 100ml but not qualifying as sparkling wine (under 3 bars pressure). It falls under HTS 2206.00.60.00 as effervescent wine, a fermented beverage distinct from still or fully sparkling wines.
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
• Verify CO2 content exceeds 0.392g/100ml via lab testing to confirm effervescent status and avoid reclassification as still wine
• Provide certificate of origin and alcohol content label; duties calculated on proof liter basis adjusted for actual proof
• Check TTB labeling approvals pre-import to prevent holds; common pitfall is misstating effervescence level