Red Wine Vinegar from Germany
Vinegar crafted from red wine oxidation, offering fruity tang and deep color for salad dressings. Falls under HTS 2209.00.00.00 as acetic acid-derived vinegar substitute from wine. Essential in Mediterranean cuisine.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for excess CO2 to avoid sparkling wine confusion; declare wine origin accurately; pitfall: residual sulfites triggering wine import rules