What is the base US tariff on imported wine?

The most-favoured-nation duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule is a specific rate per litre, not a percentage: for still wine of 14% alcohol or less in containers of 2 litres or less it is 6.3 cents per litre (HTS 2204.21.50); sparkling wine is 19.8 cents per litre (2204.10). These are small next to the additional ad valorem measures applied since 2025.

Which additional tariffs apply to European wine?

As recorded on this page from its sources: reciprocal tariffs imposed under IEEPA in 2025 were struck down by the Supreme Court on 20 February 2026; a Section 122 surcharge bridged February to July 2026; from 24 July 2026 a Section 301 measure applies an additional 10% to EU-origin goods, and the EU–US framework caps the all-in rate on most EU exports at 15%. Check the effective dates and sources in the table.

Does the tariff include federal excise tax?

No. Federal excise tax on wine (26 U.S.C. 5041) is a separate charge collected on importation and domestic production alike, and state excise taxes are separate again. The tracker records customs duties only.

US tariffs on imported wine

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US wine import tariffs — tracker

What it costs to bring a bottle of wine into the United States, by country of origin — the additional duties now in force, the base rate, the timeline of changes, and who ships wine to America.

HTS lines from USITC 15 October 2026 · measures verified 3 September 2026 · imports through Aug 2026

What other countries charge at the border

What a tariff is

A tariff is a tax charged when goods cross a border. For wine coming into the United States the importer pays it, and most of it usually ends up in the price on the shelf.

The rates differ by country and have changed often since 2025. This page keeps track.

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European Union10%additional duty since Jul 2026

United Kingdom10%Section 301 additional duty

Australia · NZ · Chile12.5%Section 301, 12.5% group

Canada50%Section 338 on alcohol

Base duty, still wine6.3¢per litre — about 5¢ a bottle

Additional duty by origin

Argentina10%
Australia12%
Canada50%
Chile12%
European Union10%
Japan10%
Mexico10%
New Zealand12%
South Africa12%
United Kingdom10%

percent of customs value, on top of the base dutySource: USTR · Federal Register · CBP

What it means for a $30 bottle

For a bottle worth $30 when it leaves the winery. Federal excise of about 21 cents and state taxes come on top.
Origin	Additional	Base	Total duty
Argentina	$3.00	$0.05	$3.05
Australia	$3.75	$0.05	$3.80
Canada	$15.00	$0.05	$15.05
Chile	$3.75	$0.05	$3.80
European Union	$3.00	$0.05	$3.05
Japan	$3.00	$0.05	$3.05
Mexico	$3.00	$0.05	$3.05
New Zealand	$3.75	$0.05	$3.80
South Africa	$3.75	$0.05	$3.80
United Kingdom	$3.00	$0.05	$3.05

Measures in force, by origin

How we got here ↓

These are extra duties on top of the basic rate. They can change overnight, so check with US Customs or a customs broker before you rely on one.
Origin	Rate	Measure	Since	Source
All origins	cents per litre	MFN (Column 1 general) duty, still wine ≤ 14% alc. in containers ≤ 2 lHTSUS · 6.3¢ per litre (HTS 2204.21.50); 16.9¢/l over 14% alc.; sparkling 19.8¢/l (2204.10)	Jan 2026	USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule · Sep 2026
Argentina	10.0%	Section 301, 10% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026
Australia	12.5%	Section 301, 12.5% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301 · Australia announced by USTR on 23 July 2026 at 12.5% (DFAT)	Jul 2026	Australian Department of Foreign Affai… · Sep 2026
Canada	50.0%	Section 338 duty on alcoholic beverages (with dairy and vehicles)Tariff Act of 1930 §338 · Imposed over provincial bans on US alcohol; Section 301 10% otherwise	Aug 2026	Section 338 proclamation on Canadian a… · Sep 2026
Chile	12.5%	Section 301, 12.5% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301 · Chile's FTA gives wine a 'Free' special MFN rate; the §301 duty is additional	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026
European Union	10.0%	Section 301, 10% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301 · EU–US framework caps the all-in rate on most EU goods at 15%; wine's MFN duty is specific…	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026
Japan	10.0%	Section 301, 10% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301 · Cap: no additional duty where the Column 1 rate is ≥ 12.5% (not the case for wine)	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026
Mexico	10.0%	Section 301, 10% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301 · USMCA-qualifying goods: check current exemption status; USMCA not renewed in current form…	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026
New Zealand	12.5%	Section 301, 12.5% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026
South Africa	12.5%	Section 301, 12.5% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026
United Kingdom	10.0%	Section 301, 10% groupTrade Act of 1974 §301	Jul 2026	USTR Section 301 notice · Sep 2026

Base duty: HTS heading 2204

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The basic US duty on wine, from the official tariff schedule. Wine from countries with a trade deal, such as Chile and Australia, pays none.
HTS code	Wine	Base duty
2204.10.00	Sparkling wine	19.8¢/liter
2204.21.50	Still, ≤ 14% alc., containers ≤ 2 l	6.3¢/liter
2204.21.80	Still, > 14% alc., containers ≤ 2 l	16.9¢/liter
2204.22.20	Still, ≤ 14% alc., 2–10 l	8.4¢/liter

Who ships wine to the US

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France$2,136
Italy$1,788
New Zealand$456
Spain$307
Australia$164
Argentina$154
Chile$121
Portugal$97
Germany$62.4
Canada$55.3

US$ millions, customs value, twelve months to Aug 2026Source: U.S. Census Bureau

US wine imports by month

US$ millions per month, HS 2204, customs value, all originsSource: U.S. Census Bureau

How we got here

Every change to US wine tariffs since 2025, oldest first, each with a link to the official source.

24 August 2026 · Tariff Act §338Canada 50% takes effect; Canada matchesCanadian alcohol at 50% on entry to the US; Prime Minister Carney announces dollar-for-dollar retaliation.source ↗
24 July 2026 · Trade Act §301Section 301 forced-labour tariffs replace Section 12260 economies: 10% (with import prohibitions on forced-labour goods) or 12.5% (without). EU, UK, Argentina, Japan, Canada, Mexico at 10%; Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland at 12.5%; Australia 12.5% per DFAT.source ↗
21 July 2026 · Tariff Act §338Section 338: 50% on Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicles announcedCited provincial bans on US alcohol; effective 19 August, delayed to 22 August, then in force 24 August after talks collapsed.source ↗
1 July 2026 · EU–US agreementEU–US agreement enters into force: 15% ceiling through 2029Most EU exports to the US, including wine, subject to a maximum 15% customs duty; the agreement caps but does not cut existing rates.source ↗
8 May 2026 · Federal courtFederal court strikes Section 122 tariffs for plaintiffs2–1 decision blocks collection for the plaintiffs; the surcharge continues for others until expiry.source ↗
4 March 2026 · CITCourt of International Trade orders IEEPA refundsCBP ordered to refund IEEPA duties on unliquidated entries for all importers; CAPE refund system launched 20 April.source ↗
24 February 2026 · Trade Act §122Section 122 surcharge takes effect, 150 days10% additional duty on most imports (statements about 15% reported); applies on top of MFN rates.source ↗
20 February 2026 · Supreme CourtSupreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs (6–3)Learning Resources v. Trump: IEEPA does not authorise tariffs. Reciprocal and fentanyl tariffs invalidated; executive order revokes them; Section 122 10% surcharge announced.source ↗
29 August 2025 · IEEPAFederal Circuit rules IEEPA tariffs unlawfulCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirms the Court of International Trade; tariffs remain in place pending Supreme Court review.source ↗
28 July 2025 · IEEPAUS–EU framework: 15% on most EU exportsWine and spirits not exempted; the 15% all-in rate applied from 7 August 2025.source ↗
8 May 2025 · IEEPAUS–UK trade deal: 10% on UK goodsUK goods, including wine, at the 10% baseline; steel and aluminium tariffs removed.source ↗
2 April 2025 · IEEPA'Liberation Day': reciprocal tariffs announced under IEEPA10% global baseline from 5 April; country-specific rates (EU 20%) announced for 9 April, then paused for 90 days.source ↗

Expired and struck-down measures on record

Measures that no longer apply, kept for the record.

Origin	Rate	Measure	From	To	Status
All origins (60 economies)	10.0%	Section 122 temporary import surcharge, 150 daysTrade Act of 1974 §122 · Replaced the struck-down IEEPA tariffs; expired at the statutory 150-day limit	Feb 2026	Jul 2026	expired · source
Australia · New Zealand · Chile · Argentina	10.0%	IEEPA baseline 10% (New Zealand raised to 15% August 2025)IEEPA (invalidated) · Struck down 20 February 2026	Apr 2025	Feb 2026	struck down · source
European Union	10.0%	Section 122 temporary import surchargeTrade Act of 1974 §122 · Announced at 10%; statements about 15% (the §122 maximum) reported; struck down for plaintiffs by a…	Feb 2026	Jul 2026	expired · source
European Union	15.0%	IEEPA 'reciprocal' tariff (15% all-in under the July 2025 framework)IEEPA (invalidated) · Struck down by the Supreme Court 20 February 2026; refunds ordered by the Court of International…	Aug 2025	Feb 2026	struck down · source
South Africa	30.0%	IEEPA reciprocal 30%IEEPA (invalidated) · Struck down 20 February 2026	Aug 2025	Feb 2026	struck down · source
United Kingdom	10.0%	IEEPA baseline 10% (May 2025 US–UK deal)IEEPA (invalidated) · Struck down 20 February 2026	Apr 2025	Feb 2026	struck down · source

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US tariffs on imported wine

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Additional duty by origin

What it means for a $30 bottle

Measures in force, by origin

Base duty: HTS heading 2204

Who ships wine to the US

US wine imports by month

How we got here

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