PREPARED FOODSTUFFS > BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR > Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80|%|vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages > Other > Other spirits and other spirituous beverages, in containers holding > 2|litres or less > Other > Other spirituous beverages
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50Synonyms
spirituous beverage, alcoholic beverage, other spirit
Keywords
spirituous beverage · alcoholic beverage · other spirit · containers holding 2 litres or less
1. For the purposes of subheadings 2204 10, 2204 21 and 2204 29, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them: (a) 'actual alcoholic strength by volume' means the number of volumes of pure alcohol contained at a temperature of 20 degrees C in 100 volumes of the product at that temperature; (b) 'potential alcoholic strength by volume' means the number of volumes of pure alcohol at a temperature of 20 degrees C capable of being produced by total fermentation of the sugars contained in 100 volumes of the product at that temperature; (c) 'total alcoholic strength by volume' means the sum of the actual and potential alcoholic strengths; (d) 'natural alcoholic strength by volume' means the total alcoholic strength by volume of a product before any enrichment; (e) '% vol' is the symbol used for alcoholic strength by volume. 2. For the purposes of subheading 2204 30, 'grape must' means the product obtained from fresh grapes, whether or not authorised by the methods admitted for concentrating it, which has an actual alcoholic strength by volume of not more than 1 % vol. 3. For the purposes of subheading 2204 10, the expression 'sparkling wine' means wine which, when kept at a temperature of 20 degrees C in closed containers, has an excess pressure of not less than 3 bar. 4. For the purposes of subheading 2209 00, the expression 'vinegar' means a liquid containing, by volume, more than 1.5 % (in the case of wine vinegar, more than 6 %) of acetic acid.
1. This chapter does not cover: (a) products of this chapter (other than those of heading 2209) prepared for culinary purposes and thereby rendered unsuitable for consumption as beverages (generally heading 2103); (b) sea water (heading 2501); (c) distilled or conductivity water or water of similar purity (heading 2853); (d) acetic acid of a concentration exceeding 10% by weight of acetic acid (heading 2915); (e) medicaments of heading 3003 or 3004; (f) perfumery or toilet preparations (Chapter 33). 2. For the purposes of this chapter and of Chapters 20 and 21, the 'alcoholic strength by volume' shall be determined at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. 3. For the purposes of heading 2202, the term 'non-alcoholic beverages' means beverages of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5% vol. Alcoholic beverages are classified in headings 2203 to 2206 or heading 2208 as appropriate. 4. For the purposes of heading 2207, 'undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol or higher' means alcohol that has not had any denaturing agent added. Heading 2208 covers, inter alia, undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol and spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
1. In this Section the term 'pellets' means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3 % by weight. 2. The expression 'food preparations' in this Section, unless the context otherwise requires, means preparations classified in headings 1601 to 2106.
Source: European Commission - CN Explanatory Notes (CNEN) and HS legal notes.
2025/1221
The product is a dark red carbonated alcoholic beverage with blackcurrant flavor and aroma, with an alcohol by volume content of 14.5%. It is obtained by mixing approximately 76% of an alcoholic liquid and 24% of a non-alcoholic sparkling liquid. The alcoholic liquid is a mixture of fermented apple juice, rectified ethyl alcohol, glucose-fructose syrup, citric acid, and water, characterized by a strongly alcoholic smell and taste without the typical features of a fermented apple juice beverage. The sparkling liquid contains water, glucose-fructose syrup, carbon dioxide, citric acid, blackcurrant flavor, preservatives, and colorants (E122, E151). The fermented alcohol content accounts for 54% of the total alcohol volume, with the remainder being rectified alcohol. The final product, packaged in 0.5-liter plastic bottles, is intended for direct consumption. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI 1 and 6) and the wording of CN codes 2208, 2208 90, and 2208 90 69, the product cannot be classified under heading 2206 (fermented beverages) because the alcoholic liquid does not retain the characteristics of a natural fermented beverage. It is therefore classified under 2208 90 69 as other spirituous beverages in containers not exceeding two liters. This classification complies with the explanatory notes of the SH and the Combined Nomenclature relating to heading 2206. The primary use is for direct consumption as a flavored alcoholic beverage with blackcurrant.
2019/923
Liquid alcohol product with 15% vol. alcohol content, obtained exclusively by fermentation of a highly saccharose-rich beet extract (93.4%), with added water and yeast, followed by removal of yeast via microfiltration. It has no particular aroma or taste other than that of alcohol and is intended to serve as a base for the elaboration of compound alcoholic beverages. Presented in bulk, this product falls under agricultural origin un-distilled spirits, classified as fermented beverages not meeting a specific denomination (such as wine, beer, etc.), and subject to regulations on alcoholic beverages, notably regarding production, storage, taxation, and traceability of fermented products for industrial or food use.
160/2007
The product is a clear dark brown liquid with an alcohol content of 43% by volume, composed of a mixture of 32 medicinal plant extracts, caramel extract, water, and 96% ethyl alcohol. It is flavored with plants (turmeric, zedoary, manna, angelica, carline, myrrh, camphor, saffron, etc.), has a bitter taste, and is consumed directly as a beverage, although packaging instructions recommend taking small quantities, pure or diluted. Packaged in a 500 ml bottle, this product corresponds to an alcoholic herbal bitter, generally classified under heading 2208 (spirits and liqueurs, bitters, including plant-based bitters that can be used as beverages), provided there are no specific therapeutic claims and it is not registered as a medicinal product. It is subject to regulations on alcoholic beverages, labeling, and food safety.
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34.3M L ALC 100PCT€0
371.0M L ALC 100PCT+€0
€17.94/L ALC 100PCT
(€4.28/kg)€8.85/L ALC 100PCT
(€2.06/kg)3,846
ConcentratedThird-country sourcing partners
| # | Partner | Value (EUR) | kg | €/kg | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | €292.5M | 75.4Mt | €3.88/kg | 54.0% | |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 United States | €157.4M | 30.8Mt | €5.11/kg | 29.0% | |
| 3 | 🇳🇴 Norway | €35.2M | 13.8Mt | €2.54/kg | 6.5% | |
| 4 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | €29.6M | 447Kt | €66.20/kg | 5.5% | |
| 5 | 🇨🇳 China | €21.7M | 853Kt | €25.44/kg | 4.0% | |
| 6 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | €5.5M | 2.4Mt | €2.32/kg | 1.0% |
Third-country target markets
| # | Partner | Value (EUR) | kg | €/kg | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇭 Philippines | €601.5M | 382.4Mt | €1.57/kg | 30.1% | |
| 2 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | €553.2M | 318.4Mt | €1.74/kg | 27.7% | |
| 3 | 🇺🇸 United States | €552.9M | 110.7Mt | €4.99/kg | 27.7% | |
| 4 | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | €148.6M | 49.6Mt | €2.99/kg | 7.4% | |
| 5 | 🇷🇺 Russia | €108.7M | 18.8Mt | €5.80/kg | 5.4% | |
| 6 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | €32.3M | 11.9Mt | €2.71/kg | 1.6% |