Cream of Tartar Powder from China
Cream of tartar, or potassium bitartrate, is a purified form of argol derived from wine lees during winemaking. It falls under HTS 2307.00.00.00 as argol, the crystalline deposit left after wine fermentation. Commonly used as a baking acid and stabilizer in food products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity and origin certification to confirm classification as argol rather than a finished chemical under Chapter 29
• Provide documentation proving derivation from wine production to avoid misclassification as general food waste
• Check for food-grade compliance and FDA prior notice requirements for edible imports