2205.10 - In containers holding 2 liters or less:

This HTS category, 2205.10, specifically covers vermouth and other wines of fresh grapes that have been flavored with plants or aromatic substances, when these products are packaged in containers holding two liters or less. This sub-classification is crucial for distinguishing between different packaging sizes within the broader vermouth and flavored wine category, ensuring accurate duty and tariff application based on volume.

The primary distinguishing factor for 2205.10, compared to its sibling category 2205.90 ("Other"), lies in the container size. While 2205.90 encompasses vermouth and flavored wines in containers exceeding two liters, 2205.10 exclusively addresses those bottled or packaged in smaller formats, typically for individual consumption or retail sale. This distinction is driven by trade practices and consumer packaging trends.

Within 2205.10, two further subcategories exist to refine the classification. The first, 2205.10.30.00, specifically designates "Vermouth," a fortified wine with characteristic bitter flavors imparted by wormwood and other herbs. The second, 2205.10.60.00, covers "Other" flavored wines of fresh grapes that do not meet the specific definition of vermouth but are similarly enhanced with botanical or aromatic additions, again, strictly within the two-liter container limitation.