Frozen Grape Must for Distilling from China
Frozen concentrated grape must Brix 28 for neutral spirits production. Classified under HTS 2009.61.0040 as unfermented frozen concentrate ≤30 Brix. Must includes pressings suitable for later fermentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare end-use as juice/must, not alcohol, to stay in Chapter 20
• Provide process flow confirming no fermentation
• Bulk frozen drums require hazmat if pressurized