Must for Winemaking (Non-Concentrated Grape Juice) from Japan
Fresh grape must, unfermented and not concentrated, with Brix ≤30, used as base for home winemaking. Falls under HTS 2009.61.00.20 explicitly including grape must per hierarchy, meeting Brix and unfermented criteria. Sold in larger jugs for hobbyists.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare end-use as non-alcoholic to avoid TTB alcohol regulations
• Refrigerated transport essential to prevent natural fermentation en route