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Personal Wine Cellar Collection from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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