HS Code 2206
Fermented Beverages Excluding Beer, Wine, and Spirits
HS code 2206 covers fermented beverages such as cider, perry, mead, and sake of any alcoholic strength, excluding beer and wine from fresh grapes.
HS Code 2206 — Fermented Beverages Excluding Beer, Wine, and Spirits
This code includes alcoholic beverages produced by the fermentation of fruit or honey. It is most commonly used for products like apple cider, pear cider (perry), mead, and Japanese sake, as well as mixtures of these with non-alcoholic beverages.
What's included
- Apple cider
- Perry
- Mead
- Sake
- Rice wine
- Ginger beer
- Herb-infused fermented drinks
What's excluded
- Beer made from malt → use
2203(Malt-based beverages are classified specifically under heading 2203.) - Wine from fresh grapes → use
2204(Grape wine has a specific heading dedicated to its production method.)
Common examples
- Strongbow Apple Cider
- Sparkling Perry
- Traditional Honey Mead
- Junmai Ginjo Sake
Frequently asked questions
Does this code include non-alcoholic cider?
No, non-alcoholic cider is typically classified as a juice under heading 2009 or a beverage under 2202 depending on its composition.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 25% plus excise tax
- Documentation: Requires Certificate of Origin and specific alcohol labeling compliance for the destination country.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Africa
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China
Related HS codes
Key takeaway
Used for fermented drinks that are not traditional malt beer, grape wine, or distilled spirits.
Related HS codes
Tired of HS code lookups?
CargoMode extracts HS codes directly from commercial invoices, packing lists, and CMRs — no manual lookup, no transcription errors.