Dried Wine Lees Pellets from China
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.
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
• 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