HS Code 2206Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)
1 six-digit code · Heading 6 of 9 in Chapter 22 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2206 is the customs heading for fermented drinks that have no heading of their own in Chapter 22. This page shows what fits, what does not, and where to look for trade records.
Heading 2206does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)” classify at the single six-digit code 220600. The heading is number 6 of 9 in Chapter 22, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, which runs to 24 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2206
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 220600 | Beverages, fermented; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake) |
What HS code 2206 covers
Heading 2206 holds fermented beverages that are not named anywhere else in Chapter 22. The chapter is Beverages, spirits and vinegar, and it sits inside Section IV.
The official text says n.e.c. That means "not elsewhere classified". A drink lands here only if no sharper heading in the chapter fits it.
Run a quick test. Is the drink made by fermentation? Does it lack its own heading for beer, grape wine, vermouth or spirits? Two yes answers point to 2206. Your local customs office has the final say, so read the legal notes before you file.
HS code for cider, sake and mead: 220600
People search for the HS code for cider, for sake or for mead. All three land on the same line, 220600.
The Harmonized System stops at six digits. Each country then adds its own digits to make a national tariff line, which is used for duty and local statistics. Some people call this longer form an HSN code, so a search for HSN code 2206 usually means a national line built on 220600.
National lines differ, so never copy a long code from another country. Start with the six digits, then confirm the full line in the tariff of the country you ship to or from. The HS code classifier can help you compare product descriptions before you file.
Is wine HS code 2204 or 2206? Compare with beer, vermouth and spirits
Most mix-ups happen between 2206 and its closest neighbours. The rule of thumb is simple: a named heading beats the catch-all. If a fermented drink has its own heading, it does not belong in 2206.
Use this list to sort the common cases:
- Beer made from malt: heading 2203.
- Wine of fresh grapes, fortified wine included, and grape must: heading 2204.
- Vermouth and other grape wine flavoured with plants or aromatic substances: heading 2205.
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol of high strength, and denatured spirits of any strength: heading 2207.
- Lower-strength ethyl alcohol, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: heading 2208.
Other headings in Chapter 22
The rest of the chapter covers drinks and products that are not fermented beverages. Heading 2201 is for plain waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, plus ice and snow. Heading 2202 is for waters with added sugar or flavour and for other non-alcoholic beverages. Heading 2209 is for vinegar and its substitutes made from acetic acid.
A soft drink or flavoured water should be checked against 2202 first. Vinegar belongs with 2209. You can also browse every chapter in the full list of HS codes.
Who imports fermented beverages under heading 2206
A code tells you what a product is. It does not tell you who trades it. For that you need shipment records.
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Related
- Chapter 22: beverages, spirits and vinegar
- HS code 2203 beer made from malt
- HS code 2204 wine of fresh grapes
- HS code 2205 vermouth
- HS code 2208 spirits and liqueurs
- HS code 2207 ethyl alcohol
- HS code 2202 non-alcoholic beverages
- HS code 2201 waters
- HS code 2209 vinegar
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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
- 2204Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that…5 codes
- 2205Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic…2 codes
- 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 2206?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco, chapters 16–24.
HS Code 2206: common questions
What is HS code 2206?
It is the heading for fermented beverages not named elsewhere in Chapter 22, such as cider, perry, mead and sake. It belongs to Section IV of the Harmonized System.
What is the HS code for cider and sake?
Both are classified under 220600. Mead and perry share that line too.
Is wine HS code 2204 or 2206?
Wine from fresh grapes is not a 2206 product. Look at 2204, or at 2205 if it is flavoured with plants or aromatic substances.
What is the difference between 2206 and 2203 beer?
Heading 2203 is only for beer made from malt. Heading 2206 takes other fermented drinks that lack a heading of their own.
What does n.e.c. mean in heading 2206?
It means "not elsewhere classified". Check the named headings in the chapter first, and treat 2206 as the fallback.
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