22041000
BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR›Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009
Sparkling wine
Subcodes (8)
22041011Duty: 0-50%
With a protected designation of origin (PDO) - Champagne
22041013Duty: 0-50%
Cava
22041015Duty: 0-50%
Prosecco
22041091Duty: 0-50%
Asti spumante
22041093Duty: 0-50%
Other
22041094Duty: 0-50%
With a protected geographical indication (PGI)
22041096Duty: 0-50%
Other varietal wines
22041098Duty: 0-50%
Other
Classification of sparkling wines
CN code 220410 covers sparkling wines, including champagne, cava, prosecco, and other wines with carbon dioxide from secondary fermentation. Sparkling wines have CO2 overpressure of at least 3 bars at 20 degrees Celsius. Classification requires the product to be grape wine, not wine-based or sparkling fruit drinks. Wines with protected geographical indications are subject to specific production method and regional regulations.
Wine regulations and excise duty
Sparkling wine imports are subject to common market organisation regulations under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and excise provisions of Directive 2020/1151. Sparkling wines are subject to higher excise rates than still wines in most Member States. Wine labelling is governed by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33. Geographical indication protection is under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
Import and trade practice
Importers should indicate CN code 220410 with VI-1 or VI-2 documents required for third-country wine imports. Transport requires temperature control and vibration protection. Major non-EU sparkling wine exporters include Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are required for wine imports?
Third-country wine imports require a VI-1 document (certificate and analysis report) issued by an authorised body in the exporting country, confirming compliance with EU standards.
Are sparkling wines subject to excise duty?
Yes. Sparkling wines are subject to harmonised EU excise under Directive 2020/1151, typically at higher rates than still wines.
Are wine geographical indications protected in the EU?
Yes. The EU protects PDOs and PGIs for wines. Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco are protected designations restricted to wines from specified regions.
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