About HS Code 220430
This HS code covers grape must, which is essentially unfermented grape juice intended for winemaking, not elsewhere specified in other categories. It's a crucial intermediate product in the global wine industry, often traded in bulk between grape-growing regions and wineries. The trade in grape must allows wineries in non-grape-producing areas to create wine, or enables producers to source specific varietals or blends from other regions. Key things to know include its varying degrees of concentration (e.g., rectified concentrated grape must) and whether it's partially fermented. Importers are typically wineries, bottlers, and beverage manufacturers looking for raw material, while exporters are major grape-producing countries with surplus or specialized grape varieties. This trade facilitates global wine production and diversification.
Products Under This Code
Concentrated grape must, rectified concentrated grape must, partially fermented grape must, fresh grape must, organic grape must, frozen grape must, grape juice for fermentation.
Real World Examples
Must from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, Must from Chardonnay grapes, Must from Merlot grapes, Must from Riesling grapes, Organic concentrated grape must.
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 2009.69 (other grape juice) if not clearly identified as 'must' for winemaking, or 2204.21-.29 (wine of fresh grapes) if fermentation has progressed significantly beyond 'partially fermented'.
Products Classified Under 2204.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Top exporters include Spain, Italy, and France, while major importers are often other wine-producing nations or those with developing wine industries like Germany and the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 220430?
HS code 220430 covers: Grape must; n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2. This HS code covers grape must, which is essentially unfermented grape juice intended for winemaking, not elsewhere specified in other categories. It's a crucial intermediate product in the global wine industry, often traded in bulk between grape-growing regions and wineries. The trade in grape must allows wineries in non-grape-producing areas to create wine, or enables producers to source specific varietals or blends from other regions. Key things to know include its varying degrees of concentration (e.g., rectified concentrated grape must) and whether it's partially fermented. Importers are typically wineries, bottlers, and beverage manufacturers looking for raw material, while exporters are major grape-producing countries with surplus or specialized grape varieties. This trade facilitates global wine production and diversification.
What products fall under HS code 220430?
Concentrated grape must, rectified concentrated grape must, partially fermented grape must, fresh grape must, organic grape must, frozen grape must, grape juice for fermentation.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 220430?
This code can be confused with 2009.69 (other grape juice) if not clearly identified as 'must' for winemaking, or 2204.21-.29 (wine of fresh grapes) if fermentation has progressed significantly beyond 'partially fermented'.
How is HS code 220430 structured?
HS code 220430 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.