California Chardonnay Wine Vintage Reserve from Japan
Premium vintage reserve Chardonnay from California vineyards, exported for foreign bottling or aging, returning to US distribution. Qualifies under 9801.00.80.20 as US-origin wine (heading 2204) previously exported from United States.
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
• Include winery export certificates and original production records
• Verify no wine excise tax drawback claimed during original exportation
• Provide bottle labels showing consistent US origin markings