HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2204.21 – Wine; still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
HS code 2204.21 is the 6-digit subheading for wine, still, in containers holding 2 litres or less. It is used for cabernet Sauvignon (750ml), chardonnay (750ml), merlot (750ml), pinot Noir (750ml) and sauvignon Blanc (750ml).
What HS 2204.21 covers
This HS code covers still wine packaged in containers holding 2 litres or less, representing the vast majority of wine sold directly to consumers in retail. This segment includes an immense variety of red, white, and rosé wines from countless grape varietals and regions worldwide. Major wine-producing countries like France, Italy, Spain, and Australia are significant exporters, while virtually every country with a wine-drinking culture acts as an importer. Trade is driven by consumer preferences, brand loyalty, vintage quality, and marketing efforts. Logistics for these goods involve careful handling to prevent breakage and temperature control to maintain quality, especially for premium wines, ensuring they reach consumers in optimal condition.
- Covers
- Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)
- Chardonnay (750ml)
- Merlot (750ml)
- Pinot Noir (750ml)
- Sauvignon Blanc (750ml)
- Rosé Wine (750ml)
- Zinfandel (750ml)
- Examples
- Yellow Tail Shiraz
- Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay
- Barefoot Moscato
- Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon
- Jacob's Creek Riesling
Codes often confused with 2204.21
Common mistake. This is differentiated from larger format still wines (220422, 220429) solely by container size, and from sparkling wines (220410) by the absence of effervescence.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 220421, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 220421 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 France $7.6B 30% of world exports
- 2 Italy $5.7B 23% of world exports
- 3 Spain $2.0B 7.8% of world exports
World total: $25.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.5B 18% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $2.9B 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.9B 7.4% of world imports
World total: $25.7B 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 2204.21
Brazil does not split HS 2204.21: its NCM code is 2204.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 22.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2204.21
What is HS code 220421?
HS code 220421 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wine; still, in containers holding 2 litres or less. This HS code covers still wine packaged in containers holding 2 litres or less, representing the vast majority of wine sold directly to consumers in retail. This segment includes an immense variety of red, white, and rosé wines from countless grape varietals and regions worldwide. Major wine-producing countries like France, Italy, Spain, and Australia are significant exporters, while virtually every country with a wine-drinking culture acts as an importer. Trade is driven by consumer preferences, brand loyalty, vintage quality, and marketing efforts. Logistics for these goods involve careful handling to prevent breakage and temperature control to maintain quality, especially for premium wines, ensuring they reach consumers in optimal condition.
What products fall under HS code 220421?
Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml), Chardonnay (750ml), Merlot (750ml), Pinot Noir (750ml), Sauvignon Blanc (750ml), Rosé Wine (750ml), Zinfandel (750ml)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 220421?
This is differentiated from larger format still wines (220422, 220429) solely by container size, and from sparkling wines (220410) by the absence of effervescence.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 220421?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 220421 in UN Comtrade data were France ($7.6B, 30% of world exports), Italy ($5.7B) and Spain ($2.0B). World exports came to about $25.0B, 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 220421?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 220421 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.5B, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($2.9B) and Germany ($1.9B). World imports came to about $25.7B, 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 220421 structured?
HS code 220421 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (22) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 220421?
In Brazil, HS code 220421 is NCM 2204.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.