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2209.00.00.00/Mother of Vinegar Culture/Japan

Mother of Vinegar Culture from Japan

Live bacterial culture (cellulose acetobacter) used to ferment vinegar, suspended in vinegar medium. Classifies under HTS 2209.00.00.00 as vinegar product with culture. Homebrewing supply.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• APHIS permit for live organisms; declare acetic acid carrier; quarantine risk for cultures

Mother of Vinegar Culture from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2209.00.00.00