Fermentation Lees Sediment

Wet sediment collected from wine fermentation tanks, primarily yeast lees with tartrates. HTS 2307.00.00.00 includes all forms of wine lees regardless of moisture. Used for biogas production and soil amendment.

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.

2309.90.44Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If dried and intended for milk-containing animal feed

Processed lees in dairy feed mixtures subject to 2309 quantitative limits.

1520.00.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If glycerol-rich lees from distillation

Distillers' lees with high glycerol content classify as glycerol crude under 1520.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Refrigerate shipments to prevent spoilage and maintain classification integrity

Provide tank washing records to prove no chemical contamination

Calculate duties on wet weight but negotiate based on recoverable solids

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.

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.

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.