HS HEADING 2206

Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)

HEADING

2206

CHAPTER

In plain English

This category includes fermented drinks that are not listed elsewhere in the chapter on beverages, spirits, and vinegar. Examples of these goods are cider, perry, mead, and sake. The classification system places all such fermented beverages under a single subheading without further division.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2206.00

Beverages, fermented; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)

Chapter 22 classification notes

Alcohol imports subject to excise duties in addition to customs duty in most countries. Many Middle Eastern countries prohibit alcohol entirely. Age verification and licensing requirements vary by destination.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Cooking wines and vinegars sometimes misclassified under Chapter 22 when they should be under Chapter 21 (food preparations) if they are seasoning products.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 22

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