HS Code for Prosecco

Prosecco is a specific type of sparkling wine produced in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions of Italy. It is classified under Chapter 22 of the Harmonized System, which covers beverages, spirits, and vinegar. Specifically, it falls under Heading 2204, which pertains to wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines. Within this heading, subheading 2204.10 is dedicated to sparkling wine. The classification is based on the physical characteristics of the product: it must be a wine of fresh grapes and it must be "sparkling." According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, sparkling wine is defined as wine which, when kept at a temperature of 20°C in closed containers, has an excess pressure of not less than 3 bar. Prosecco, typically produced via the Charmat-Martinotti method where secondary fermentation occurs in large tanks, meets these pressure requirements. The classification is independent of the specific grape variety (Glera) or the regional designation (DOC or DOCG), as long as the pressure criteria for sparkling wine are met.

Products Included

• Prosecco Spumante (fully sparkling)
• Prosecco DOC and DOCG sparkling versions
• Sparkling Prosecco in bottles of any size
• Prosecco Frizzante (if pressure is 3 bar or higher)

Common Misclassification

Prosecco is often misclassified under 2204.21, which covers still wine in containers holding 2 liters or less. This occurs if the Prosecco is of the "Frizzante" variety and the internal pressure is less than 3 bar; in such cases, it does not meet the technical definition of sparkling wine for HS purposes. It may also be confused with other fermented beverages under 2206.00, such as cider or perry, though Prosecco is strictly a grape-based wine.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Prosecco?

The HS code for sparkling Prosecco is 2204.10.

Does the HS code change for Prosecco Frizzante?

Yes, if the pressure is below 3 bar, it is classified as still wine under 2204.21 rather than sparkling wine under 2204.10.