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US Tariff on Wine from France 2026

Still French wine in containers not over 2 liters (HTS 2204.21) faces a specific duty of 16.9 cents/liter in the US. Sparkling wine including Champagne (HTS 2204.10) faces 19.8 cents per liter. These are specific (per-liter) rates under the WTO MFN schedule, applied on top of TTB requirements. There are no Section 301 tariffs on EU wine in 2026.

Key figures at a glance
Product
Wine (Still, Sparkling, Fortified)
Origin country
France
Typical buyer
Wine importers, distributors, restaurant groups, direct buyers
HTS hint
HTS 2204.10 (sparkling wine), 2204.21 (still wine ≤2L containers), 2204.29 (still wine >2L), 2204.30 (vermouth)
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Applicable HTS range: HTS 2204.10 (sparkling wine), 2204.21 (still wine ≤2L containers), 2204.29 (still wine >2L), 2204.30 (vermouth)

Wine tariffs are assessed per liter of actual volume, not on value. The calculator applies the per-liter specific rate to your declared volume in liters.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 2 — hts.usitc.gov

Compliance risk notes
  • 1IEEPA reciprocal tariff action against EU goods could impose ad valorem tariffs on French wine on top of the existing specific rate — this would be a significant cost escalation for premium Bordeaux and Burgundy.
  • 2TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) requires Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) for all wine imported for sale — separate from customs tariffs.
  • 3State alcohol import permits and three-tier distribution compliance (importer → distributor → retailer) are state-level requirements that vary by jurisdiction.
  • 4In 2019–2021, the US imposed 25% Section 301 retaliatory tariffs on French wine (Airbus dispute) — this was suspended in June 2021. Monitor whether the truce holds; reimposition would be significant.
  • 5Wine in bulk (containers >2L) faces a lower specific rate of 4.2 cents/liter — some importers prefer bulk shipping and US bottling for large-volume brands.
FAQ: What is the US tariff on wine imported from France?

Was French wine subject to 25% tariffs in the past?

Yes — in the Airbus-Boeing trade dispute, the US imposed 25% ad valorem tariffs on French wine (and other EU goods) from October 2019 through June 2021. These were suspended under the US–EU Boeing–Airbus truce. They are not in effect in 2026, but the legal mechanism to reimpose them exists.

What is the tariff on Champagne specifically?

Champagne and other French sparkling wines (HTS 2204.10.00) face a specific duty of 19.8 cents per liter. This applies regardless of price point — a $15 Champagne and a $500 prestige cuvée pay the same per-liter tariff. Ad valorem tariffs (if reimposed) would, in contrast, scale with price.

Do I need a federal importer license to bring wine from France into the US?

Yes. You need a federal Basic Importer Permit from TTB under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. You also need state-level licenses in each state where you sell. The wine must be covered by a valid COLA. Compliance costs are significant relative to the specific duty rate.

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This page provides a research overview. For a precise tariff breakdown — including Section 301, Section 232, antidumping, and Merchandise Processing Fee — use the full calculator with your exact HTS code and shipment value.

Disclaimer: Informational estimates based on USITC HTS data, USTR Section 301 schedules, and public CBP ADD/CVD records as of 2026. Not legal or customs brokerage advice.

Verify all rates with a licensed customs broker before making import decisions.