Brewers' Pitch Rosin Soap from Japan
Brewers' pitch is a rosin-based preparation used to seal fermentation tanks and clarify beer, made from resin acids emulsified with soap. HTS 3807.00.00.00 covers such similar preparations based on rosin or vegetable pitch for brewing. Essential in craft beer production for sanitary seals.
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
• Provide food-contact compliance certificates (FDA); declare exact rosin content; avoid contamination with synthetic polymers