Heading 2206

Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included

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Heading 2206 covers fermented beverages not specified elsewhere, including cider, perry, mead, sake, prune wine, rice wine, and mixtures of fermented and non-alcoholic beverages. It is split by specific product first, then by other categories such as effervescent wine, small-container mixtures, and residual other products, with some lines based on container material.

Products in this heading

Hard cider as described in statistical note 3
Other cider, whether still or sparkling
Prune wine
Rice wine
Sake
Effervescent wine
Mead
Ready-to-consume mixture of fermented beverage and non-alcoholic beverage in an aluminum can holding 4 liters or less

How to choose the right subheading

Identify whether the product is cider, prune wine, rice wine or sake, or another fermented beverage.
For cider, decide if it meets the statistical note 3 definition of hard cider or falls in other cider.
For other products, decide if the product is effervescent wine.
For a mixture with a non-alcoholic beverage, check that it is ready to consume as packaged and that each container holds not over 4 liters.
Check container material, especially aluminum, and whether the remaining product falls in the residual other lines.

Often confused with

Beer made from malt
Malt beer is classified in heading 2203, not as an other fermented beverage.
Heading 2203
Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified grape wine
Grape wine is classified in heading 2204, not in heading 2206.
Heading 2204
Vermouth and other flavored grape wine
Flavored wine of fresh grapes is classified in heading 2205.
Heading 2205
Flavored non-alcoholic water or soft drink
Non-alcoholic beverages are classified in heading 2202 unless they are mixtures covered by heading 2206.
Heading 2202
Distilled spirits and liqueurs under 80% alcohol
Spirits and liqueurs are classified in heading 2208, not as fermented beverages.
Heading 2208

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for hard cider?

Hard cider as described in statistical note 3 to chapter 22 is 2206.00.15.10, with a general (MFN) rate of 0.4 cents per liter.

What is the duty on rice wine or sake?

Rice wine or sake is 2206.00.45.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3 cents per liter.

How do I classify a fermented beverage and non-alcoholic beverage mixture in an aluminum can holding 4 liters or less?

Use 2206.00.90.15 for mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in aluminum containers each holding not over 4 liters; the general (MFN) rate is 4.2 cents per liter.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.