Gallic Acid for Wine Fining from Japan
Food-grade gallic acid used as fining agent in winemaking to remove excess tannins and proteins. HTS 2918.29.30.00 pure gallic acid even for oenological applications. Chemically defined per chapter 29 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• TTB approval for wine additive; declare dosage 10-50mg/L; soluble in 15% ethanol wine matrix