U.S. imports of Wines, Brandy, and Brandy Spirits (NAICS 312130) totaled $609.0M in August 2026, imported from 78 countries.
Importers of Wines, Brandy, and Brandy Spirits paid $58.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.84% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFermented grape-based beverages and distilled grape spirits — including still and sparkling wines, brandy, and cognac-style products — occupy a heavily regulated import channel overseen by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which requires label approval (COLA) before US market entry. Imported wines and brandies may also face FDA food-safety scrutiny and, depending on origin, exposure to Section 301 tariff actions that have historically targeted European wine and spirits. Country of origin labeling, appellation authenticity, and alcohol-content thresholds are the classification flashpoints most frequently encountered by customs brokers handling this category.
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33.6K import shipments a month
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requires a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) for all imported wines and brandies prior to commercial sale. Importers must also hold a valid TTB importer's basic permit, and shipments are subject to FDA entry review for food-safety compliance.
Brandy is specifically distilled from fermented fruit juice — predominantly grapes — and must meet TTB standards of identity distinguishing it from neutral grain spirits or blended products. Cognac and Armagnac are geographically protected sub-designations that require origin documentation from the relevant French appellation authority, adding a layer of admissibility verification beyond standard TTB labeling.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
France and Italy together supply 75% of it. New Zealand pays 14.2% duty; Canada 3.3%.
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Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3121 for those.
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$609.0MYoY · free account
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$73.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.8B of Wines, Brandy, and Brandy Spirits and exported $938.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.