HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2206.00 – Beverages, fermented; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)
HS code 2206.00 is the 6-digit subheading for beverages, fermented, (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake). It is used for apple cider, pear perry, honey mead, rice sake and fruit wine.
What HS 2206.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Apple cider
- Pear perry
- Honey mead
- Rice sake
- Fruit wine
- Ginger beer (fermented)
- Hard seltzer (fermented from fruit/sugar)
- Plum wine.
- Examples
- Strongbow Cider
- Angry Orchard Hard Cider
- B. Nektar Mead
- Gekkeikan Sake
- Rekorderlig Cider.
Codes often confused with 2206.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 220600, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 220600 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 Japan $330M 18% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $162M 9.0% of world exports
- 3 Canada $138M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $427M 22% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $280M 15% of world imports
- 3 China $95M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 codes for 2206.00 2
Brazil splits HS 2206.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 22.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2206.00
What is HS code 220600?
HS code 220600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 220600?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 220600 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($330M, 18% of world exports), South Africa ($162M) and Canada ($138M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 220600?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 220600 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($427M, 22% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($280M) and China ($95M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 220600?
Brazil splits HS code 220600 into 2 NCM codes: 2206.00.10 (Cider), 2206.00.90 (Other fermented beverages (perry, mead, sake)). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.