Japan HS Code

HS Code 220820: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc in Japan

Q: Is HS code 220820 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 220820 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 220820?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 220820 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 220820 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 220820 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 220820 belongs to Section IV: Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar, Heading 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.

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Classification Path of HS Code 220820 in Japan

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 22

Beverages, spirits and vinegar

HS Code 2208

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages

HS Code 220820

Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc

HS Code 220820000

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages > Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc エチルアルコール（変性させてないものでアルコール分が80％未満のものに限る。）及び蒸留酒、リキュールその他のアルコール飲料 > －ぶどう酒又はぶどう酒もろみの搾りかすから得た蒸留酒

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 220820 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2208

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 2208

1 220830: Whiskies $469.5M 2 220890: Other $151.0M 3 220870: Liqueurs and cordials $83.2M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 2208

1 220830: Whiskies $327.6M 2 220870: Liqueurs and cordials $96.8M 3 220890: Other $31.3M

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Related HS Code to Japan Grape Brandy and Spirits (220820)

HS Code 220820000

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages > Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc

HS Code 220830

Whiskies

HS Code 220840

Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products

Liqueurs and cordials

HS Code 220890

Other

HS Code 220110

Mineral waters and aerated waters

HS Code 220190

Other

HS Code 220210

Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 220820 in Japan?

HS code 220820 covers Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc in Japan. It sits in Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar), Heading 2208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 220820 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 220820?

Where can I officially look up HS code 220820 in Japan?