Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Grape Must with Fermentation Prevented or Arrested by Alcohol (HS 220430) totaled $39K in December 2025, exported to 2 countries.
Last updated: December 2025 dataPartially fermented or fermentation-arrested grape must — used as a sweetening agent in winemaking and as a base for certain fortified products — is classified here, distinct from fully fermented wine and from unfermented grape juice under heading 2009. The single 10-digit line (2204300000) covers must whose fermentation has been prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol, excluding products of heading 2009. Italy is the leading supplier, with Mexico also a source. Because this product contains alcohol and is derived from grapes, it is subject to TTB regulation as well as FDA food admissibility review; importers should confirm whether the product meets TTB's definition of wine or wine product to determine the applicable permit and formula requirements.
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The key distinction is alcohol content and the mechanism of preservation. Grape must whose fermentation has been prevented or arrested by alcohol falls under heading 2204, while unfermented grape juice (including grape must preserved by means other than alcohol) falls under heading 2009. Importers should document the alcohol content and the method used to arrest fermentation to support the correct classification and TTB treatment.
The primary commercial use is as a natural sweetening and flavoring component in winemaking — particularly for producing sweet or semi-sweet wines — and as a base ingredient in certain fortified wine styles. Specialty food manufacturers may also use it as a flavoring agent. The relatively narrow supplier base (Italy leads, Mexico also ships) reflects the product's close ties to established wine-producing regions.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 2204
Subheading 220430 · $39K of $62.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2204300000 | Grape Must Fermntatn Prev/Arrstd by Alcoh, Ex 2009 | $5K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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Low of 6 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to December 2025, the U.S. imported $114K of Grape Must with Fermentation Prevented or Arrested by Alcohol.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2025 · imports 6 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · December 2025
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Uruguay and Costa Rica together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
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