Wine & Spirits from 🇮🇹 Italy: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for wine & spirits imported from Italy. Total 2025 imports: $2.2B.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Wine & Spirits — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220421 | WINE OF FRESH GRAPES (OTHER THAN SPARKLING WINE) AND GRAPE MUST WITH FERMENTATION PREVENTED, ETC. BY ADDING ALCOHOL, CONTAINERS OF NOT OVER 2 LITERS | $1.4B | $109M |
| 220410 | SPARKLING WINE OF FRESH GRAPES | $643M | $67M |
| 220510 | VERMOUTH AND OTHER WINE OF FRESH GRAPES FLAVORED WITH PLANTS OR AROMATIC SUBSTANCES, IN CONTAINERS HOLDING 2 LITERS OR LESS | $113M | $9M |
| 160241 | HAMS AND CUTS THEREOF OF SWINE, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI | $12M | $1M |
| 220429 | WINE OF FRESH GRAPES (OTHER THAN SPARKLING WINE) AND GRAPE MUST WITH FERMENTATION PREVENTED, ETC. BY ADDING ALCOHOL, CONTAINERS HOLDING OVER 10 LITERS | $11M | $1M |
| 220422 | WINE, GRAPE MUST WITH FERMENTATION PREVENTED OR ARRESTED BY THE ADDITION OF ALCOHOL IN CONTAINERS HOLDING MORE THAN 2 LITERS BUT NO MORE THAN 10 LITER | $6M | $520K |
| 160249 | MEAT, MEAT OFFAL OR MIXTURES OF SWINE, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI | $3M | $234K |
| 560750 | TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPE AND CABLE, WHETHER OR NOT PLAITED OR BRAIDED OR COATED ETC. WITH RUBBER OR PLASTICS, OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS NESOI | $2M | $217K |
| 220820 | SPIRITS OBTAINED BY DISTILLING GRAPE WINE OR GRAPE MARC (GRAPE BRANDY) | $1M | $66K |
| 843510 | PRESSES, CRUSHERS AND SIMILAR MACHINERY USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF WINES, CIDER, FRUIT JUICES OR SIMILAR BEVERAGES | $238K | $0 |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on wine?
Wine tariffs depend on alcohol content and packaging. Still wine up to 14% ABV (HTS 2204.21) has duty rates of 6.3-19.8 cents per liter. Sparkling wine has higher rates. Additional excise taxes of $1.07-$3.40 per gallon also apply.
What is the duty on imported spirits?
Distilled spirits have varying rates: brandy/cognac (HTS 2208.20) faces duties of free to $0.15/proof liter, whiskey (HTS 2208.30) ranges from free to $2.35/proof liter, and vodka (HTS 2208.60) is typically free.
Are European wines subject to extra tariffs?
European wines were previously subject to Section 301 retaliatory tariffs of 25% during the US-EU aircraft dispute, but these were suspended. Current rates are the standard MFN duty rates plus federal and state excise taxes.
What tariffs apply to wine & spirits from Italy?
Wine & Spirits imported from Italy are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for wine & spirits from Italy?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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