Vouvray Pétillant from Japan
Vouvray Pétillant is a lightly sparkling Chenin Blanc wine from France's Loire Valley, effervescent due to bottle fermentation (CO2 >0.392g/100ml, pressure <3 bars). It is imported under HTS 2206.00.60.00 for effervescent wines.
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
• Use certified lab reports for CO2 and pressure at 20°C to support effervescent claim
• Ensure EU origin certificates for potential preferential duties; label alcohol by volume accurately