Litho-Printed Wine Bottle Labels from China
Self-adhesive labels printed using lithographic offset process on paper stock, designed for premium wine bottles to display brand name, vintage, and varietal information. Classified under HTS 4821.10.20.00 as paper labels printed in whole or part by lithographic process, excluding those with motifs primary to use which would fall in Chapter 49.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare the specific lithographic printing method used; customs may request samples or printer certifications to verify against gravure or flexo alternatives
• Ensure labels meet FDA adhesive and ink safety standards for food-contact surfaces; provide supplier test reports to prevent holds