Red Wine Grape Must from Sangiovese from China
Fresh must from Sangiovese grapes, including skins and seeds for skin-contact fermentation in Chianti-style reds. This unfermented product is under HTS 2204.30.00.00 as other grape must, separate from heading 2009's concentrated forms. Commonly imported by U.S. wineries for custom blending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document varietal purity and harvest date; ensure no additives that could trigger food additive classifications
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fruit juices, even unfermented, and TTB import permits
• Avoid pitfall of importing in bulk tanks without proper seals; use IBC totes with temperature control