2204.30.00.00/Red Wine Grape Must from Sangiovese/Japan

Red Wine Grape Must from Sangiovese from Japan

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 — 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

• 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