Frozen Grape Must Concentrate for Winemaking

Frozen concentrated grape must with Brix ≤30, used in winemaking to adjust sugar levels. HTS 2009.61.0040 covers this as grape must (unfermented juice with skins/seeds residue), frozen and concentrated. Meets unfermented, no-spirit criteria explicitly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If partially fermented during processing

Any fermentation pushes to Chapter 22 as wine, per alcoholic strength note

0806.10.20Same rate: 17.5%

If imported with grape skins as bulk frozen fruit prep

Grapes with stems/skins classify as fresh/frozen grapes in Chapter 8, not extracted juice

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'must' vs 'juice' in invoices if skins present, as must is included in heading

Provide origin certificates for varietal verification

Ensure packaging prevents fermentation during import

Related Products under HTS 2009.61.00.40

Frozen Concentrated White Grape Juice

Frozen concentrated white grape juice with a Brix value not exceeding 30, obtained by evaporating water from fresh grape juice and then freezing for preservation. It falls under HTS 2009.61.0040 as it is grape juice, unfermented, not containing added spirit, concentrated, and frozen. This subheading applies specifically to frozen concentrated grape juice meeting the Brix criteria per chapter notes.

Frozen Concord Grape Juice Concentrate

Frozen concentrate from Concord grapes, Brix value under 30, used primarily for winemaking and beverage reconstitution. Classified in 2009.61.0040 due to being concentrated frozen grape juice, unfermented, meeting Brix and no-added-spirit requirements. The freezing preserves high natural sugars without fermentation.

Frozen Red Grape Juice Concentrate Brix 28

Frozen concentrated juice from red grapes with measured Brix of 28, ideal for juice cocktails and syrups. It qualifies for HTS 2009.61.0040 as frozen concentrated grape juice not exceeding 30 Brix, unfermented per chapter definitions. Concentration via evaporation followed by freezing.

Frozen Organic Concord Grape Juice Concentrate

Certified organic frozen concentrate from Concord grapes, Brix 25-28, for natural beverages. Falls under 2009.61.0040 as organic status doesn't change classification; it's still frozen concentrated grape juice ≤30 Brix, unfermented. Produced via USDA NOP compliant evaporation and freezing.

Frozen Thompson Seedless Grape Juice Concentrate

Concentrate from Thompson Seedless grapes, frozen with Brix 27, popular in soft drinks. Classified in HTS 2009.61.0040 for its frozen concentrated form, grape origin, and Brix compliance per subheading note. No fermentation or added alcohol.

Frozen Grape Juice Blend Concentrate Brix 29

Frozen concentrate blending white and red grape juices, Brix 29, for mixed beverages. HTS 2009.61.0040 applies as primary grape juice product, frozen concentrated ≤30 Brix, unfermented. Blends classified by predominant fruit per tariff practice.