2204.22.20 - Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol

This HTS classification, 2204.22.20, specifically covers wine of fresh grapes and grape must where fermentation has been prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol. Crucially, these wines are presented in containers with a volume exceeding 2 liters but not more than 4 liters, and their alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 14 percent. This category encompasses a range of fortified wines and grape musts that fall within these specific volume and alcohol content parameters.

To differentiate this category from its sibling, 2204.22.40, the defining characteristic is the alcoholic strength. While both cover wine in containers between 2 and 4 liters, 2204.22.20 is strictly for those with an alcoholic strength *not over* 14 percent, whereas 2204.22.40 applies to those *over* 14 percent. Therefore, the precise alcohol content is the primary factor in distinguishing between these two at this level of the tariff schedule.

Within this classification, further subdivisions are made based on the value of the wine. The subcategories, ": Valued not over $1.05/liter:" and ": Valued over $1.05/liter:", indicate that the customs value per liter is the determining factor for assigning goods to one of these more specific classifications. This valuation criterion is often used to apply different duty rates or statistical tracking to goods of similar physical characteristics but varying market prices.