2009.61.00.40/Frozen Grape Must for Distilling/Japan

Frozen Grape Must for Distilling from Japan

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 — 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%

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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