Litho-Printed Wine Bottle Labels from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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