Product classification
HS code for Still wine: 2204.22
Wine, still, in containers holding more than 2 litres but not more than 10 litres.
Classification of still wine under HS 2204.22
Still wine in specific packaging volumes is classified under HS code 2204.22. Chapter 22 covers beverages, spirits, and vinegar, with heading 2204 specifically designated for wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines. The subheading 2204.22 was introduced to bridge the gap between small retail bottles and large bulk shipments. It specifically covers wine (other than sparkling wine) in containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters. This classification is essential for customs authorities to apply appropriate excise duties and regulations, as packaging in this range often indicates "bag-in-box" products or large-format bottles intended for both retail and catering sectors.
- Covers
- Bag-in-box still wine (3L, 5L, or 10L)
- Large format glass bottles (e.g., Jeroboam or Rehoboam)
- Still wine in 5-liter plastic containers
- Fortified still wines in 3-liter boxes
- Table wine in 2.25-liter cartons
- Also under 2204.22
- Bota Box
- Black Box Wines
- Franzia
- Yellow Tail 3L
- Barefoot On Tap
Codes often confused with 2204.22
Common mistake. Still wine is often misclassified under 2204.21 if the container is exactly 2 liters or less. Conversely, if the container exceeds 10 liters, it must be classified under 2204.29 (bulk wine). Another common error is using 2204.10, which is strictly for sparkling wine (defined by its overpressure of 3 bar or more). If the wine is fermented from fruit other than grapes, it belongs in 2206.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220422 (the code used for still wine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220422 (the code used for still wine) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, 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 220422, not only still wine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $178M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $117M 16% of world exports
- 3 Spain $98M 13% of world exports
World total: $754M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $130M 18% of world imports
- 2 Norway $92M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $61M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $710M 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 still wine
Brazil splits HS 2204.22 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2204.22.11Wine in containers over 2 l but not over 5 l
- 2204.22.19Wine in containers over 5 l but not over 10 l
- 2204.22.20Alcohol-arrested grape must, over 2 l to 10 l
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about still wine
What is the HS code for Still wine?
The HS code for Still wine is 220422 (Wine; still, in containers holding more than 2 litres but not more than 10 litres).
How do I classify Still wine for customs?
Still wine is classified under HS code 220422 — Wine; still, in containers holding more than 2 litres but not more than 10 litres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Still wine in 5-liter boxes?
The HS code for still wine in a 5-liter container is 2204.22.
What is the difference between 2204.21 and 2204.22?
2204.21 is for containers of 2 liters or less (standard bottles), while 2204.22 is for containers between 2 and 10 liters.
Which countries are the top exporters of still wine (HS 220422)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220422 (the code used for still wine) in UN Comtrade data were France ($178M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($117M) and Spain ($98M). World exports came to about $754M, 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 still wine (HS 220422)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220422 (the code used for still wine) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($130M, 18% of world imports), Norway ($92M) and Germany ($61M). World imports came to about $710M, 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 Still wine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220422 for Still wine 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 still wine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 220422 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for still wine depends on the product's details: 2204.22.11 (Wine in containers over 2 l but not over 5 l), 2204.22.19 (Wine in containers over 5 l but not over 10 l), 2204.22.20 (Alcohol-arrested grape must, over 2 l to 10 l).