Fermentation Lees Sediment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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