2206.00.30.00 - Prune wine

This HTS code, 2206.00.30.00, specifically classifies prune wine. Prune wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of prune juice, or from a base of fermented fruit juice where prunes or prune concentrate are a significant component influencing the flavor and character of the final product. It falls under the broader category of "Other fermented beverages" which encompasses a variety of alcoholic drinks derived from fermentation.

This category is distinct from its siblings, such as cider (2206.00.15) which is fermented apple juice, and rice wine or sakè (2206.00.45.00) which is fermented from rice. The defining characteristic for this classification is the primary use of prunes in the fermentation process, differentiating it based on the raw material and resulting product profile.

As a leaf node, 2206.00.30.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of prune wine is precise under this code, relying on its unique origin from prunes. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product's primary alcoholic fermentation is derived from prunes to correctly utilize this specific HTS classification.