Product classification
HS code for Cider: 2206.00
Beverages, fermented, (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake).
Classification of cider under HS 2206.00
Cider is classified under HS code 2206.00. This heading covers "Other fermented beverages," which includes beverages produced by the fermentation of fruit juices other than grape juice. Chapter 22 of the Harmonized System deals with beverages, spirits, and vinegar. Heading 2206 specifically captures fermented drinks that are not beer (2203), wine of fresh grapes (2204), or vermouth (2205). Cider is produced from the fermentation of apple juice, while perry is produced from pear juice; both are explicitly included in the Explanatory Notes for 2206.00. The classification remains here regardless of whether the cider is still or sparkling, or if it has been fortified with additional alcohol, provided it retains the character of a fermented beverage. However, the alcohol content must result primarily from fermentation. If the product is simply a mixture of fruit juice and distilled spirits, it would likely be classified under 2208.
- Covers
- Hard apple cider
- Perry (pear cider)
- Sparkling cider (alcoholic)
- Mead (honey wine)
- Sake (rice wine)
- Also under 2206.00
- Strongbow Cider
- Angry Orchard Hard Cider
- B. Nektar Mead
- Gekkeikan Sake
- Rekorderlig Cider.
Codes often confused with 2206.00
Common mistake. Cider is often misclassified under 2204 (Wine) or 2009 (Fruit juices). HS code 2204 is strictly for wine made from fresh grapes; apple-based "wine" is always 2206.00. Conversely, non-alcoholic cider is not classified in Chapter 22 as a fermented beverage; it is classified under 2009.71 or 2009.79 as apple juice. Another confusion arises with 2203.00 (Beer); while both are fermented, the raw materials (grain vs. fruit) distinguish them clearly in the HS nomenclature.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220600 (the code used for cider), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220600 (the code used for cider) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 220600, not only cider.
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 cider
Brazil splits HS 2206.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2206.00.10Cider
- 2206.00.90Other fermented beverages (perry, mead, sake)
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cider
What is the HS code for Cider?
The HS code for Cider is 220600 (Beverages, fermented; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)). The HS code for alcoholic cider is 2206.00.
How do I classify Cider for customs?
Cider is classified under HS code 220600 — Beverages, fermented; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for non-alcoholic cider?
Non-alcoholic cider is classified as apple juice under HS code 2009.71 or 2009.79, depending on its Brix value.
Which countries are the top exporters of cider (HS 220600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220600 (the code used for cider) 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 cider (HS 220600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220600 (the code used for cider) 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.
Is the HS code for Cider the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220600 for Cider 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 cider in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 220600 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cider depends on the product's details: 2206.00.10 (Cider), 2206.00.90 (Other fermented beverages (perry, mead, sake)).