Wine Vat Argol Scrapings from China
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.
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
• Use sealed containers to preserve natural crust integrity during ocean transport
• Declare as agricultural byproduct to potentially qualify for lower valuation
• Screen for metal contamination from vat cleaning processes