HS Code 2204Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009
5 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 9 in Chapter 22 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2204 is the customs heading for wine made from fresh grapes. It also takes in fortified wine and grape must, so it is the first place to look when you classify wine.
Goods answering to “Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009” split into 5 six-digit codes, 220410 through 220430. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 4 of 9 in Chapter 22, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, which runs to 24 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2204
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 220410 | Wine; sparkling |
| 220421 | Wine; still, in containers holding 2 litres or less |
| 220422 | Wine; still, in containers holding more than 2 litres but not more than 10 litres |
| 220429 | Wine; still, in containers holding more than 10 litres |
| 220430 | Grape must; n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2 |
What HS code 2204 covers
People in India also call it HSN code 2204. Both names point to the same heading. It covers ordinary wine, and it covers fortified wine too. Fortified wine is wine with extra alcohol added, such as port or sherry.
The heading has one more product: grape must. Must is the pressed juice of grapes before it turns into wine.
Every code in this heading has its own customs description. A shipment gets the code whose description fits the goods. Wine that has been flavoured with plants or aromatic substances is a different case, and it is covered further down this page.
HS 2204 subheadings: sparkling, still wine and grape must
The heading splits into five codes. Three things set them apart: whether the wine has bubbles, how big the container is, and whether the product is wine or grape must. Here is what each code means in plain words.
- 220410: sparkling wine. This is wine with bubbles.
- Still means no bubbles. This is the usual bottle.
- These are mid-size packs.
- This is bulk wine, moved in large tanks or drums.
How to pick the right 2204 code
Work through three questions in order. Start with the wine itself, then look at the pack, then check whether it is wine at all.
The three still wine codes cover the same kind of wine. Only the pack size changes. That is why a case of wine bottles and a tanker of wine for blending land under different codes. Fortified wine follows the same steps as any other wine in this heading.
Check the pack size on the invoice and the packing list before you choose. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you test your wording against the customs description.
- First, ask if the wine is sparkling. If yes, use 220410.
- Second, if it is still wine, check the wine in containers.
- Third, ask if the product is grape must and not wine.
2204 vs nearby headings: vermouth, other fermented drinks, spirits
Many mistakes happen at the edge of the heading. The rule of thumb is simple. Plain wine of fresh grapes stays in 2204. Once something is added or changed, another heading may apply.
Drinks fermented from something other than fresh grapes are not wine under this heading.
- 2206: other fermented drinks, such as cider, perry, mead and sake.
- 2208: spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous drinks.
- 2203: beer made from malt, which is a grain drink, not a grape drink.
Who imports and exports wine under HS 2204
Once you know your code, the next question is who trades it. Every wine shipment leaves a customs record, and those records show the trade behind the code.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage is 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Start with the wine import data or wine export data pages, then look for buyers and suppliers that match your code.
Related
- Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
- HS 2205 vermouth and flavoured wine
- HS 2206 cider, perry, mead and sake
- HS 2208 spirits and liqueurs
- HS 2203 beer made from malt
- HS 2207 ethyl alcohol
- HS 2209 vinegar
- HS 2201 waters and mineral waters
- HS 2202 sweetened and flavoured waters
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Nearby headings in Chapter 22
- 2201Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters…2 codes
- 2202Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or…3 codes
- 2203Beer made from malt1 code
- 2205Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic…2 codes
- 2206Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)1 code
- 2207Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or…2 codes
- 2208Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than…7 codes
- 2209Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid1 code
Who ships under 2204?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco, chapters 16–24.
HS Code 2204: common questions
What is the HS code for sparkling wine?
Sparkling wine goes under 220410.
What is the HS code for bottled still wine?
Larger packs use 220422 or 220429.
Which HS code applies to bulk wine?
Wine in packs of more than 2 litres up to 10 litres goes under 220422.
Under which chapter does HSN code 2204 fall?
It falls under Chapter 22, Beverages, spirits and vinegar. That chapter sits in Section IV.
Is vermouth classified under 2204?
No. Vermouth and other grape wine flavoured with plants or aromatic substances are classified under 2205.
What is the HS code for grape must?
Grape must goes under 220430.
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