Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 2204.21, 2204.10
- Candidate codes
- 3
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 26
- General duty (MFN)
- 19.8¢/liter, 6.3¢/liter, 5.3¢/liter, 16.9¢/liter
Summary
Wine imported into the United States is usually classified under HS code 2204.21 when it is wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine, in containers holding 2 litres or less, and under 2204.10 when it is sparkling wine. Both sit in heading 22.04, “Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09”. Wine can also fall under 2204.22, depending on the type of wine and the container size. The tariff of the United States has 26 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 2204.21 and 2204.10 is 19.8¢/liter, 6.3¢/liter, 5.3¢/liter or 16.9¢/liter, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Is the wine sparkling? Use 2204.21 when it is wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine, in containers holding 2 litres or less. Use 2204.10 when it is sparkling wine.
Does each container hold 2 litres or less? Use 2204.21 when it is wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine, in containers holding 2 litres or less. Use 2204.22 when it is wine other than sparkling wine, in containers holding more than 2 litres but no more than 10 litres.
Codes for wine
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to wine.
- 2204.21
Most likely
Legal text: “Other wine; grape must with fermentation prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol: In containers holding 2l or less”
Heading 22.04: “Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09”
Applies when it is wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine, in containers holding 2 litres or less.
- 2204.10
Most likely
Legal text: “Sparkling wine”
Heading 22.04: “Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09”
Applies when it is sparkling wine.
- 2204.22
Possible
Legal text: “Other wine; grape must with fermentation prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol: In containers holding more than 2l but not more than 10l”
Heading 22.04: “Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09”
Applies when it is wine other than sparkling wine, in containers holding more than 2 litres but no more than 10 litres.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 26 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 2204.21 and 2204.10 is 19.8¢/liter, 6.3¢/liter, 5.3¢/liter or 16.9¢/liter, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 2204.21
- 2204.21.20.00“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Effervescent wine”19.8¢/liter
- 2204.21.30.00“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › If entitled under regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service to a type designation which includes the name "Tokay" and if so designated on the approved label”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.05“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued not over $1.05/liter › Red”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.15“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued not over $1.05/liter › White”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.25“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued not over $1.05/liter › Other”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.28“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued over $1.05/liter › Icewine”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.35“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued over $1.05/liter › Other › Red › Certified organic”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.40“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued over $1.05/liter › Other › Red › Not certified organic”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.50“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued over $1.05/liter › Other › White › Certified organic”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.55“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued over $1.05/liter › Other › White › Not certified organic”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.50.60“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Other › Valued over $1.05/liter › Other › Other”6.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.60.00“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol › If entitled under regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service to a type designation which includes the name "Marsala" and if so designated on the approved label”5.3¢/liter
- 2204.21.80.30“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol › Other › Sherry”16.9¢/liter
- 2204.21.80.60“In containers holding 2 liters or less › Other › Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol › Other › Other”16.9¢/liter
Under 2204.10
- 2204.10.00.30“Valued not over $1.59/liter”19.8¢/liter
- 2204.10.00.65“Valued over $1.59/liter › Certified organic”19.8¢/liter
- 2204.10.00.75“Valued over $1.59/liter › Other”19.8¢/liter
Under 2204.22
- 2204.22.20.05“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Valued not over $1.05/liter › Red”8.4¢/liter
- 2204.22.20.15“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Valued not over $1.05/liter › White”8.4¢/liter
- 2204.22.20.25“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Valued not over $1.05/liter › Other”8.4¢/liter
- 2204.22.20.30“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Valued over $1.05/liter › Red”8.4¢/liter
- 2204.22.20.45“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Valued over $1.05/liter › White”8.4¢/liter
- 2204.22.20.60“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol › Valued over $1.05/liter › Other”8.4¢/liter
- 2204.22.40.00“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol”22.4¢/liter
- 2204.22.60.00“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding over 4 liters but not over 10 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol”14¢/liter
- 2204.22.80.00“In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters › In containers holding over 4 liters but not over 10 liters › Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol”22.4¢/liter
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as wine can fall under different codes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for wine?
Wine imported into the United States is usually classified under HS code 2204.21 when it is wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine, in containers holding 2 litres or less, and under 2204.10 when it is sparkling wine. Both sit in heading 22.04, “Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09”.
Does the type of wine change the HS code for wine?
Yes. Use 2204.21 when it is wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine, in containers holding 2 litres or less. Use 2204.10 when it is sparkling wine.
Does the container size change the HS code for wine?
Yes. Use 2204.21 when it is wine of fresh grapes other than sparkling wine, in containers holding 2 litres or less. Use 2204.22 when it is wine other than sparkling wine, in containers holding more than 2 litres but no more than 10 litres.
What is the duty on wine imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 2204.21 and 2204.10 is 19.8¢/liter, 6.3¢/liter, 5.3¢/liter or 16.9¢/liter, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for wine by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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