Cream of Tartar Powder from Japan
Cream of tartar powder, also known as potassium bitartrate, is a purified crystalline substance derived from wine lees, the sediment left after wine fermentation. As a form of argol, it retains the essential characteristics of the original winemaking by-product and is not further processed into a separate chemical compound. This product falls under tariff item 2307.00.00, which covers wine lees and argol in their natural or purified states.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is classified as argol or wine lees, not as a prepared food additive, which may fall under a different heading
• Keep records of the winemaking origin to support the tariff classification if questioned by CBSA
• Verify whether the powder is purified or blended, as added binders or other ingredients could change the classification