Bulk Potassium Sorbate for Wine Making from Japan
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 — Japan → 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