Sourcing fermented raspberry wine from China
Fermented raspberry wine from China carries UK customs duty of £4.80 to £16.00 per hectolitre, depending on whether it is still or sparkling and the container size. Alcohol Duty applies separately; confirm alcoholic-strength labelling requirements with the relevant authority before printing labels. Cambridge China Bridge sources fermented raspberry wine.
Specific customs duties, with Alcohol Duty separately
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 2206 covers other fermented beverages and certain beverage mixtures. For fermented raspberry wine, the relevant other-beverage lines carry £16.00 per hectolitre for sparkling wine, £6.40 for still wine in containers holding 2 litres or less, and £4.80 for still wine in larger containers. These are duties on volume, rather than percentages of the goods' value.
The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for these lines. It attaches import control of organic products. Confirm whether an inspection certificate is required for release as organic; the exporter’s control body issues the certificate in the country of export. Before ordering organic raspberry wine from China, ask your customs broker and organic control body to confirm the certification and consignment requirements for Great Britain.
Alcohol Duty is charged separately on alcoholic products imported into the UK. Confirm the commodity code using the recipe, fermentation process, sparkling status and container capacity. The supplied record has only the relevant lines shown here and no percentage-duty line suitable for the requested worked example. For related coverage of the wider heading, see fermented blueberry wine.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkling fermented raspberry wine | 2206 00 39 00 | £16.00 per hl | None |
| Still fermented raspberry wine, containers holding 2 litres or less | 2206 00 59 00 | £6.40 per hl | None |
| Still fermented raspberry wine, containers holding more than 2 litres | 2206 00 89 00 | £4.80 per hl | None |
Specify the raspberry recipe and fermentation
Specify the raspberry raw material, whether juice or concentrate is used, the fermented base, added sugar, flavourings, colours and preservatives. Record any added alcohol. Agree alcoholic strength and tolerance, sweetness, acidity, colour, clarity, acceptable sediment and still or sparkling presentation. Ask for the production process and batch analysis before approving a sample.
Agree bottle or bulk-container capacity, closure, case dividers, storage conditions and evidence supporting shelf life. Confirm with the relevant authority which food name, net quantity, business name and address, alcoholic-strength information and allergen declarations are required on the label. Have the final recipe and label reviewed together before printing.
Inspection checklist
Batch analysis: compare measured alcoholic strength, sweetness, acidity and sulphite results with the agreed specification and label review.
Appearance and flavour: compare raspberry aroma, colour, clarity and sediment with the approved sample; investigate unexpected fizz in still wine.
Containers: check fill levels, leaking closures, broken glass, stained cartons and the packing used to protect bottles.
Labels and documents: match the recipe, batch identification, label artwork and analysis report; check organic certification documents where organic claims are used.
What goes wrong
A raspberry-flavoured drink may differ substantially from the fermented raspberry recipe approved at sampling. Watch for changes to the fermented base, added flavourings, sweetness or colour. Residual fermentation can create unexpected gas, while oxidation can dull the fruit aroma and colour. Specify acceptance criteria and retain samples for comparison on arrival.
Leaking closures and inadequate bottle dividers can spoil an otherwise acceptable batch. Under-budgeting Alcohol Duty or printing organic claims before checking the import documents creates separate problems. UK-established businesses planning to wholesale alcohol should confirm with HMRC whether Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme approval is required and whether an exclusion applies.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on fermented raspberry wine from China?
Customs duty is £16.00 per hectolitre for sparkling wine, £6.40 for still wine in containers holding 2 litres or less, and £4.80 for larger still-wine containers. Alcohol Duty applies separately.
Does fermented raspberry wine also pay Alcohol Duty?
Yes. Alcohol Duty is charged on alcoholic products imported into the UK. Ask your customs agent to calculate it using the finished product's strength, quantity and applicable duty treatment.
Can I import organic raspberry wine from China?
Confirm with your organic control body and customs broker whether an inspection certificate is required for release as organic, and check the certification and consignment requirements before ordering.
What should I test before accepting raspberry wine?
Check alcoholic strength, sweetness, acidity, sulphites and batch consistency against the specification. Compare flavour and colour with the approved sample, and inspect closures for leaks and still wine for unexpected gas.