Dried Wine Lees Pellets

Dried wine lees formed into pellets for easier handling and transport, retaining the characteristic yeast and tartrate composition. Remains classified under HTS 2307.00.00.00 as it represents minimally processed wine lees. Common in organic fertilizer production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3101.00.00.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If marketed specifically as organic fertilizer

When presented as animal/plant manure products, it shifts to Chapter 31 fertilizers.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

If formulated with other ingredients for animal nutrition

Blended feed ingredients classify under 2309 as preparations for animal feed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document drying process to prove minimal processing and maintain 2307 classification

Test for pesticide residues common in grape products to meet import safety standards

Calculate duties based on dry weight, providing moisture reduction certificates

Related Products under HTS 2307.00.00.00

Cream of Tartar Powder

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.

Raw Wine Lees

Raw wine lees consist of the sediment from fermented wine, including yeast, grape skins, and tartrates. Classified under HTS 2307.00.00.00 as wine lees, a direct byproduct of winemaking. Used in animal feed, composting, or extraction of tartaric acid.

Argol Crystals

Argol crystals are the natural potassium hydrogen tartrate deposits formed on wine barrel walls during aging. This product is explicitly covered by HTS 2307.00.00.00 as argol from wine lees. Primarily exported for tartaric acid production.

Potassium Bitartrate Argol

Commercial potassium bitartrate argol, scraped from wine vats, used directly in winemaking for acidification. HTS 2307.00.00.00 covers this specific wine industry byproduct. Key ingredient in stabilizing white wines.

Wine Vat Argol Scrapings

Crude argol scrapings directly from wine fermentation vats, containing natural tartrate crystals. Classified under HTS 2307.00.00.00 as the classic form of argol from wine lees. Sold to chemical processors for refinement.

Food-Grade Argol

Specially cleaned argol meeting food safety standards, derived from white wine production. Still classified under HTS 2307.00.00.00 as it remains argol, not chemically altered. Used in baking powder and confectionery.