About HS Code 230700
This HS code covers two significant by-products of winemaking: wine lees and argol. Wine lees are the sediment (yeast, grape solids, tartrates) that settles during fermentation and aging, while argol (or crude tartrates) consists of the crystalline deposits that form on the inside of wine vats. These materials are not for direct consumption but are valuable raw materials for various industrial applications. Wine lees are processed to extract alcohol (for brandy or industrial spirits), tartaric acid, and grape seed oil. Argol is a primary natural source of tartaric acid and its salts, which are widely used in the food industry (as an acidulant, leavening agent), pharmaceuticals, and various chemical processes. Major wine-producing countries like France, Italy, Spain, and Chile are the primary exporters, with chemical and pharmaceutical industries globally being the main importers.
Products Under This Code
Wine lees, argol, crude tartrates, grape marc, wine sediment, tartaric acid raw material, potassium bitartrate raw material.
Real World Examples
Oenobrands Wine Lees, Laffort Argol, local wineries' by-products, industrial tartrate suppliers, Viniflora Wine Lees.
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with 220900 (vinegar) due to shared origin, or 230800 (other vegetable materials for animal feeding) if their industrial use for chemical extraction is overlooked.
Products Classified Under 2307.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Top exporters are major wine-producing nations like France, Italy, and Spain, with global chemical and pharmaceutical industries as key importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 230700?
HS code 230700 covers: Wine lees; argol. This HS code covers two significant by-products of winemaking: wine lees and argol. Wine lees are the sediment (yeast, grape solids, tartrates) that settles during fermentation and aging, while argol (or crude tartrates) consists of the crystalline deposits that form on the inside of wine vats. These materials are not for direct consumption but are valuable raw materials for various industrial applications. Wine lees are processed to extract alcohol (for brandy or industrial spirits), tartaric acid, and grape seed oil. Argol is a primary natural source of tartaric acid and its salts, which are widely used in the food industry (as an acidulant, leavening agent), pharmaceuticals, and various chemical processes. Major wine-producing countries like France, Italy, Spain, and Chile are the primary exporters, with chemical and pharmaceutical industries globally being the main importers.
What products fall under HS code 230700?
Wine lees, argol, crude tartrates, grape marc, wine sediment, tartaric acid raw material, potassium bitartrate raw material.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 230700?
Could be confused with 220900 (vinegar) due to shared origin, or 230800 (other vegetable materials for animal feeding) if their industrial use for chemical extraction is overlooked.
How is HS code 230700 structured?
HS code 230700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (23) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.