HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2307.00 – Wine lees; argol
HS code 2307.00 is the 6-digit subheading for wine lees, argol. It is used for wine lees, argol, crude tartrates, grape marc and wine sediment.
What HS 2307.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Wine lees
- Argol
- Crude tartrates
- Grape marc
- Wine sediment
- Tartaric acid raw material
- Potassium bitartrate raw material.
- Examples
- Oenobrands Wine Lees
- Laffort Argol
- local wineries' by-products
- industrial tartrate suppliers
- Viniflora Wine Lees.
Codes often confused with 2307.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 230700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 230700 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 55% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.7M 22% of world exports
- 2 France $2.3M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.9M 15% of world exports
World total: $12M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $6.3M 55% of world imports
- 2 Japan $2.0M 18% of world imports
- 3 Italy $1.4M 12% of world imports
World total: $12M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2307.00
Brazil does not split HS 2307.00: its NCM code is 2307.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 23.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2307.00
What is HS code 230700?
HS code 230700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 230700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 230700 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.7M, 22% of world exports), France ($2.3M) and Italy ($1.9M). World exports came to about $12M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 230700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 230700 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($6.3M, 55% of world imports), Japan ($2.0M) and Italy ($1.4M). World imports came to about $12M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 230700?
In Brazil, HS code 230700 is NCM 2307.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.