RE: The tariff classification of De-Alcoholized Sparkling Wine from Italy

U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Commodity Specialist Division One World Trade Center, Suite 51.201 New York, NY 10007 U.S. Customs and Border Protection N365311 October 15, 2026 CLA-2-22:OT:RR:NC:N5 232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2202.99.9190 Mr. Vasileios Lalis Latitude Wines, LLC 190 Hartz Ave., Suite 200 Danville, CA 94526 RE: The tariff classification of De-Alcoholized Sparkling Wine from Italy Dear Mr. Lalis: In your letter dated September 22, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive and product literature accompanied your request. The subject merchandise consists of De-Alcoholized Sparkling Wine with the brand name “Cecilia Beretta.” The product is said to contain de-alcoholized wine, concentrate grape must, carbon dioxide, stabilizing agents, and preservatives. The alcohol content is said to be less than 0.5 percent and the percentage of grape must is 5.5 percent. The product will be imported in 750 milliliter bottles. The applicable subheading for the De-Alcoholized Sparkling Wine will be 2202.99.9190, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for: “Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other nonalcoholic beverages, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading 2009: Other: Other: Other: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 0.2 cents per liter. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs. For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Actof 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).I nformation on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at (301) 575-0156, or at www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact National Import Specialist Frank Troise at frank.l.troise@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, (for) James P. Forkan Director National Commodity Specialist Division