Personal Wine Cellar Collection from Germany
450-bottle collection of vintage French and Italian wines from decedent's cellar. These personal effects qualify under 9804.00.85 as beverages owned for personal consumption by U.S. citizen who died abroad.
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
• Obtain TTB permit (TTB F 5120.29); maintain 55°F shipping temperature; provide cellar inventory by vintage; comply with state alcohol import laws