Frozen Grape Must for Distilling from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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