Distilled Malt Vinegar from Japan
Distilled malt vinegar is a clear vinegar made by distilling fermented malt, resulting in a milder flavor. It falls under this tariff item as a vinegar obtained from acetic acid fermentation of malt, with a typical acidity of 5% by volume.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the acetic acid content remains below 10% by weight to avoid heading 29.15
• Label the product as vinegar for culinary or pickling use
• Keep records of the distillation and fermentation process to support classification