About HS Code 220600
This broad category encompasses a diverse range of fermented beverages beyond traditional grape wine and beer, including cider, perry, mead, sake, and various fruit wines. The global trade in these products is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing consumer interest in craft beverages, unique flavor profiles, and regional specialties. Cultural traditions play a strong role, with sake from Japan and mead from Eastern Europe being prime examples. Importers are typically distributors and retailers seeking to diversify their offerings and cater to niche markets or growing trends. Exporters leverage local agricultural products and traditional fermentation techniques to produce these distinct beverages. Quality, origin, and specific fermentation processes are key aspects of trade in this category.
Products Under This Code
Apple cider, pear perry, honey mead, rice sake, fruit wine, ginger beer (fermented), hard seltzer (fermented from fruit/sugar), plum wine.
Real World Examples
Strongbow Cider, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, B. Nektar Mead, Gekkeikan Sake, Rekorderlig Cider.
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 2203.00 (beer) or 2204.21-.29 (grape wine) if not clearly identified as a different fermented base, or 2208.90 (other spirits) if fortified.
Products Classified Under 2206.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Japan is a major exporter of sake, the UK and Ireland for cider, and the USA and Canada are significant importers across the category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 220600?
HS code 220600 covers: Beverages, fermented; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake). This broad category encompasses a diverse range of fermented beverages beyond traditional grape wine and beer, including cider, perry, mead, sake, and various fruit wines. The global trade in these products is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing consumer interest in craft beverages, unique flavor profiles, and regional specialties. Cultural traditions play a strong role, with sake from Japan and mead from Eastern Europe being prime examples. Importers are typically distributors and retailers seeking to diversify their offerings and cater to niche markets or growing trends. Exporters leverage local agricultural products and traditional fermentation techniques to produce these distinct beverages. Quality, origin, and specific fermentation processes are key aspects of trade in this category.
What products fall under HS code 220600?
Apple cider, pear perry, honey mead, rice sake, fruit wine, ginger beer (fermented), hard seltzer (fermented from fruit/sugar), plum wine.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 220600?
Often confused with 2203.00 (beer) or 2204.21-.29 (grape wine) if not clearly identified as a different fermented base, or 2208.90 (other spirits) if fortified.
How is HS code 220600 structured?
HS code 220600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (22) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.