Fermentation Lees Sediment from China
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.
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
• 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