Bulk Potassium Sorbate for Wine Making from Germany

Industrial bulk potassium sorbate specifically for winemaking to stabilize wine by preventing refermentation, classified under HTS 2916.19.10.00. This unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid salt inhibits yeast growth post-fermentation. Meets chapter requirements for pure compounds with transport stabilizers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Comply with TTB (Alcohol Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau) import requirements for wine additives

Provide oenological usage declaration

Pitfall: classifying as general food additive vs wine-specific affects permit needs