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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare end-use as non-alcoholic to avoid TTB alcohol regulations
• Refrigerated transport essential to prevent natural fermentation en route