2204.29 - Other:

This HTS category, 2204.29, encompasses "Other" wine of fresh grapes, specifically excluding fortified wines and grape must of heading 2009. This classification applies to still wines and other non-fortified wines where fermentation has been prevented or arrested by means other than the addition of alcohol, and where the container size does not fall under the specific quantity-based subheadings of 2204.21 or 2204.22.

The key distinction of 2204.29 from its siblings lies in the absence of specific container size limitations. While 2204.21 covers wines in containers of 2 liters or less and 2204.22 addresses those in containers exceeding 2 liters but not more than 10 liters, 2204.29 is for wines packaged in any other container size not explicitly defined by these sibling categories. This often includes larger format packaging or bulk shipments.

Further subdivisions within 2204.29 are based on the alcoholic strength by volume. The subcategories 2204.29.61.00 and 2204.29.81.00 differentiate wines based on whether their alcoholic strength is not over 14 percent vol. or over 14 percent vol., respectively. This distinction is a critical factor in the customs valuation and duty assessment of these wines.