Wine lees; argol
1 declarable lines
Heading 2307 covers wine lees and argol. It has one declarable line, 2307.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. The heading does not split by product type at the declarable line.
Products in this heading
- Wine lees from grape wine fermentation
- Argol, the crude potassium bitartrate crust from wine
- Crude tartar scraped from wine casks
- Sediment from wine storage tanks
- Grape wine fermentation residue
- Tartrate deposits from wine barrels
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is wine lees or crude argol, not wine itself.
- Confirm argol is crude tartar, not refined cream of tartar.
- Confirm the material is not brewing or distilling dregs and waste.
- Confirm the product is not a prepared animal feed mixture.
- All goods that qualify for heading 2307 use the single line 2307.00.00.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 2204Wine
Wine is a beverage in chapter 22, not the lees or argol residue.
- Heading 2303Brewing or distilling dregs and waste
Those dregs and waste are classified in heading 2303, not as wine lees or argol.
- Heading 2309Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding
A blended feed preparation goes to heading 2309, not heading 2307.
- Refined cream of tartar
Refined potassium bitartrate is a purified product, not crude argol.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for wine lees?
Wine lees are classified under 2307.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on argol?
Argol is classified under 2307.00.00.00, and its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify wine lees and argol?
Classify them under 2307.00.00.00 when they are wine lees or crude argol; the general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.