Product classification
HS code for Concentrated grape must: 2204.30
Grape must, n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2.
Classification of concentrated grape must under HS 2204.30
Concentrated grape must is classified under HS code 2204.30 when it does not meet the criteria for grape juice under heading 20.09 or wine under heading 2204.2. This subheading typically includes grape must whose fermentation has been arrested by the addition of alcohol or other methods, or must that has been concentrated for use in the winemaking process. The classification depends on the sugar content, density, and the degree of fermentation. Unlike grape juice, which is intended for direct consumption as a beverage, grape must in this category is often an intermediate product in the production of alcoholic beverages. It is essential to distinguish this from 'mistelle,' which may be classified elsewhere depending on its alcohol volume and intended use. The General Rules of Interpretation require that products in Chapter 22 be classified based on their alcoholic strength and the nature of the fermentation process. Concentrated must is often used to increase the potential alcohol content of a wine (chaptalization) or to sweeten a finished wine.
- Covers
- Concentrated grape must for winemaking
- Partially fermented grape must
- Grape must with fermentation arrested by alcohol
- Rectified concentrated grape must
- Also under 2204.30
- Must from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
- Must from Chardonnay grapes
- Must from Merlot grapes
- Must from Riesling grapes
- Organic concentrated grape must.
Codes often confused with 2204.30
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is under HS code 2009.61 or 2009.69, which are for grape juice. The distinction lies in the intended use and the degree of processing; juice is for consumption, while must is for fermentation. It is also sometimes confused with 2204.21 if the fermentation has progressed significantly toward wine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220430 (the code used for concentrated grape must), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220430 (the code used for concentrated grape must) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 46% 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 220430, not only concentrated grape must.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $85M 61% of world exports
- 2 Italy $29M 21% of world exports
- 3 France $7.1M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $138M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $63M 46% of world imports
- 2 France $16M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $12M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $139M 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 code for concentrated grape must
Brazil classifies concentrated grape must under NCM 2204.30.00: HS 2204.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about concentrated grape must
What is the HS code for Concentrated grape must?
The HS code for Concentrated grape must is 220430 (Grape must; n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2). The HS code for concentrated grape must, other than that found in heading 20.09, is 2204.30.
How do I classify Concentrated grape must for customs?
Concentrated grape must is classified under HS code 220430 — Grape must; n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is grape juice the same as grape must?
No, for customs purposes, grape juice (20.09) is unfermented and lacks the specific characteristics of must intended for wine production (22.04).
Which countries are the top exporters of concentrated grape must (HS 220430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220430 (the code used for concentrated grape must) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($85M, 61% of world exports), Italy ($29M) and France ($7.1M). World exports came to about $138M, 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 concentrated grape must (HS 220430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220430 (the code used for concentrated grape must) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($63M, 46% of world imports), France ($16M) and Germany ($12M). World imports came to about $139M, 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 Concentrated grape must the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220430 for Concentrated grape must 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 concentrated grape must in Brazil?
In Brazil, concentrated grape must (HS 220430) is classified under NCM 2204.30.00.