Product classification
HS code for Champagne: 2204.10
Wine, sparkling.
Classification of champagne under HS 2204.10
Champagne and other sparkling wines are classified under HS code 2204.10. This code is designated for wine of fresh grapes that is "sparkling," defined by the Harmonized System as wine having an excess pressure of not less than 3 bars when kept at a temperature of 20°C in closed containers. This classification is based on the physical state of the wine—specifically its effervescence—rather than the specific region of production, although the term "Champagne" is legally protected for products from the Champagne region of France. The fermentation process, whether it occurs in the bottle (traditional method) or in large tanks (Charmat method), results in the carbon dioxide that characterizes products under this heading. The classification applies to all sparkling wines made from fresh grapes, including those fortified with alcohol, provided they meet the pressure requirements. This heading is part of Chapter 22, which covers beverages, spirits, and vinegar, and specifically falls under the category of wine of fresh grapes.
- Covers
- Champagne (AOC from France)
- Prosecco (Sparkling wine from Italy)
- Cava (Sparkling wine from Spain)
- Sparkling Rosé wine
- Sekt (Sparkling wine from Germany/Austria)
- Also under 2204.10
- Moët & Chandon
- Veuve Clicquot
- Bottega Prosecco
- Freixenet Cava
- Korbel
Codes often confused with 2204.10
Common mistake. Champagne is often misclassified under 2204.21, which is the code for still wine in containers holding 2 liters or less. The distinction is based entirely on the internal pressure of the bottle. Another error is classifying sparkling cider or perry under this code; those products belong in 2206.00 as other fermented beverages. Non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice is also excluded and should be classified under 2009.61.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220410 (the code used for champagne), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220410 (the code used for champagne) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 51% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 220410, not only champagne.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $4.7B 51% of world exports
- 2 Italy $2.6B 28% of world exports
- 3 Spain $552M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $9.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.7B 18% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.3B 14% of world imports
- 3 Japan $707M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $9.2B 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 champagne
Brazil splits HS 2204.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2204.10.10Sparkling wine, champagne type
- 2204.10.90Other sparkling wine
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about champagne
What is the HS code for Champagne?
The HS code for Champagne is 220410 (Wine; sparkling). The HS code for Champagne and all other sparkling wines made from fresh grapes is 2204.10.
How do I classify Champagne for customs?
Champagne is classified under HS code 220410 — Wine; sparkling. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the size of the bottle change the HS code for Champagne?
No, all sparkling wine of fresh grapes is classified under 2204.10 regardless of the container size, unlike still wines which are subdivided by volume.
Which countries are the top exporters of champagne (HS 220410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220410 (the code used for champagne) in UN Comtrade data were France ($4.7B, 51% of world exports), Italy ($2.6B) and Spain ($552M). World exports came to about $9.2B, 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 champagne (HS 220410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220410 (the code used for champagne) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.7B, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.3B) and Japan ($707M). World imports came to about $9.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Champagne the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220410 for Champagne is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for champagne in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 220410 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for champagne depends on the product's details: 2204.10.10 (Sparkling wine, champagne type), 2204.10.90 (Other sparkling wine).