French Merlot Red Wine
A bottle of premium French Merlot red wine purchased during travel in Europe, valued at $50 in the country of acquisition. This qualifies under HTS 9804.00.70 as an alcoholic beverage acquired abroad as an incident of the journey by a returning U.S. resident for personal use, within the $1600 aggregate exemption limit and 5-liter alcohol allowance for adults over 21.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered separately without personal exemption claim
Regular wine tariff applies when not qualifying as returning resident's personal baggage under Chapter 98 exemption
If total value under $800 from any country
Lower value personal exemption for shorter trips or smaller purchases
If accompanying person as baggage
Different personal effects provision for items physically carried by traveler
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare all alcohol on CBP Form 6059B upon arrival; ensure you're 21+ and haven't claimed exemption recently
• Keep receipts showing fair market value under $1600 total
• Limit to personal use only - no commercial intent
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