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22042100
BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR›Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009

Other wine; grape must with fermentation prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol - In containers holding 2 litres or less

Subcodes (58)

22042106Duty: 0-50%

Wine, other than that referred to in subheading220410, in bottles with 'mushroom' stoppers held in place by ties or fastenings; wine, otherwise put up, with an excess pressure due to carbon dioxide...

22042107Duty: 0-50%

With a protected geographical indication (PGI)

22042108Duty: 0-50%

Other varietal wines

22042109Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042111Duty: 0-50%

Other - Produced in the European Union - Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 15%vol - Wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO) - White - Alsace

22042112Duty: 0-50%

Bordeaux

22042113Duty: 0-50%

Bourgogne (Burgundy)

22042117Duty: 0-50%

Val de Loire (Loire Valley)

22042118Duty: 0-50%

Mosel

22042119Duty: 0-50%

Pfalz

22042122Duty: 0-50%

Rheinhessen

22042123Duty: 0-50%

Tokaj

22042124Duty: 0-50%

Lazio (Latium)

22042126Duty: 0-50%

Toscana (Tuscany)

22042127Duty: 0-50%

Trentino, Alto Adige and Friuli

22042128Duty: 0-50%

Veneto

22042131Duty: 0-50%

Sicilia

22042132Duty: 0-50%

Vinho Verde

22042134Duty: 0-50%

Penedés

22042136Duty: 0-50%

Rioja

22042137Duty: 0-50%

Valencia

22042138Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042142Duty: 0-50%

Other - Bordeaux

22042143Duty: 0-50%

Bourgogne (Burgundy)

22042144Duty: 0-50%

Beaujolais

22042146Duty: 0-50%

Vallée du Rhône

22042147Duty: 0-50%

Languedoc-Roussillon

22042148Duty: 0-50%

Val de Loire (Loire Valley)

22042161Duty: 0-50%

Sicilia

22042162Duty: 0-50%

Piemonte (Piedmont)

22042166Duty: 0-50%

Toscana (Tuscany)

22042167Duty: 0-50%

Trentino and Alto Adige

22042168Duty: 0-50%

Veneto

22042169Duty: 0-50%

Dão, Bairrada and Douro

22042171Duty: 0-50%

Navarra

22042174Duty: 0-50%

Penedés

22042176Duty: 0-50%

Rioja

22042177Duty: 0-50%

Valdepeñas

22042178Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042179Duty: 0-50%

Wine with a protected geographical indication (PGI) - White

22042180Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042181Duty: 0-50%

Other varietal wines - White

22042182Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042183Duty: 0-50%

Other - White

22042184Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042185Duty: 0-50%

Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 15%vol - Wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO) or a protected geographical indication (PGI) - Madeira and Setubal muscatel

22042186Duty: 0-50%

Sherry

22042187Duty: 0-50%

Marsala

22042188Duty: 0-50%

Samos and Muscat de Lemnos

22042189Duty: 0-50%

Port

22042190Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042191Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042193Duty: 0-50%

Other - Wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO) or a protected geographical indication (PGI) - White

22042194Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042195Duty: 0-50%

Other varietal wines - White

22042196Duty: 0-50%

Other

22042197Duty: 0-50%

Other - White

22042198Duty: 0-50%

Other

Classification of bottled wines

CN code 220421 covers wine other than sparkling, in containers of 2 litres or less. This includes bottled red, white, and rosé wines with or without protected geographical indications. Classification requires grape wine with actual alcohol content up to 22 percent by volume. Containers up to 2 litres include standard 750 ml bottles, 1.5 l magnums, and smaller formats.

Import requirements and excise

Wine import requires a VI-1 document from the third country. Wine is subject to excise under Directive 2020/1151. Labelling must comply with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33, including mandatory ingredient listing since December 2023 under Regulation (EU) 2021/2117. Organic wine import requires certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/848.

Import and trade in 2026

Importers should indicate CN code 220421 with VI-1 documents and EU-compliant labels. Major wine exporters to the EU include Chile, Australia, South Africa, USA, and Argentina. Preferential rates may be available under trade agreements. In 2026, mandatory ingredient declaration on wine labels is a key regulatory change.

Bottled wine CN 2204 21 - EU import requirements

Wine in containers of 2 litres or less under CN 2204 21 carries a duty of EUR 13.1 per hl. Excise duty on still wine also applies. VI-1 documentation and EU wine labelling rules are mandatory. Preferential rates from Chile, South Africa and Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Does wine require ingredient declaration on labels?
Yes. Since December 2023, Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 requires ingredient and nutritional information on wine labels. Information may be provided via electronic label with QR code.
Does organic wine import require certification?
Yes. Third-country organic wine must meet Regulation (EU) 2018/848 requirements with an organic certificate and documentation confirming organic viticulture and winemaking.
What are the main wine exporting countries to the EU?
Major third-country wine exporters include Chile, Australia, South Africa, USA, Argentina, and New Zealand. Many benefit from preferential tariff rates under trade agreements.
What is the EU duty on bottled wine CN 2204 21?
The duty on bottled wine CN 2204 21 is EUR 13.1 per hl. Excise duty applies additionally. Preferential rates available from Chile, South Africa and Australia.