Pot Ale Dried Solids from China
Pot ale is the liquid residue after initial distillation in malt spirit production, evaporated and dried into solids. Classified under HTS 2303.30.00.00 as distilling waste, it's a soluble protein source for pig and poultry feeds. Common from Scottish whisky distilleries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document evaporation process to prove it's not a liquid waste exempt from certain fees
• Test soluble nitrogen levels for accurate feed value declaration
• Use ISO containers for sticky solids to prevent contamination issues