Product classification
HS code for Grape must: 2204.30
Grape must, n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2.
Classification of grape must under HS 2204.30
Grape must is classified under HS code 2204.30 when it does not fall under heading 2009. While heading 2009 covers unfermented grape must, heading 2204 covers wine of fresh grapes, including grape must whose fermentation has been arrested by the addition of alcohol or other means. Subheading 2204.30 specifically captures grape must that is not elsewhere specified (n.e.c.), particularly those where fermentation has started or where the process has been halted by means other than the addition of alcohol. This distinction is critical because Chapter 22 deals with beverages, spirits, and vinegar, whereas Chapter 20 deals with food preparations. The classification depends heavily on the state of fermentation and the alcohol content. If the must is unfermented and has not had alcohol added, it remains in 2009. Once fermentation begins, even if it is subsequently stopped, the product moves to 2204. This category is essential for the winemaking industry, as it represents an intermediate stage between raw juice and finished wine. It is also distinct from "mistelle," which is grape must where fermentation is arrested by the addition of spirits, usually classified under 2204.21 or 2204.22. Proper documentation of the alcohol by volume (ABV) and the production process is necessary to ensure the correct application of 2204.30 versus the juice codes in 2009. The product in 2204.30 is often used as a base for specific types of wine or as a fermentation starter in industrial viticulture.
- Covers
- Partially fermented grape must
- Grape must with fermentation arrested (non-alcoholic means)
- Other grape must not in heading 2009
- Must for industrial winemaking
- 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. Grape must is frequently misclassified under 2009.61 or 2009.69. These codes are strictly for unfermented juice. If any fermentation has occurred, 2204.30 is the correct code. It is also sometimes confused with 2204.21 (wine in small containers) if the fermentation is complete, or 2206.00 if it is blended with other fermented fruit bases. Mistelle, which is must arrested with alcohol, should be classified under 2204.21 or 2204.22 rather than 2204.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220430 (the code used for grape must), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220430 (the code used for 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 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 grape must
Brazil classifies 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 grape must
What is the HS code for Grape must?
The HS code for Grape must is 220430 (Grape must; n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2). Unfermented grape must is classified in 2009.61 or 2009.69. However, grape must that is partially fermented or has had fermentation arrested is classified under 2204.30.
How do I classify Grape must for customs?
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.
What is the difference between 2009 and 2204 for grape must?
The primary difference is fermentation; 2009 is for unfermented juice/must, while 2204 is for must where fermentation has started or been chemically arrested.
Which countries are the top exporters of grape must (HS 220430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220430 (the code used for 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 grape must (HS 220430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220430 (the code used for 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 Grape must the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220430 for 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 grape must in Brazil?
In Brazil, grape must (HS 220430) is classified under NCM 2204.30.00.