Gin and geneva

HS v2022 Code: 220850

About gin and geneva

HS code 220850 covers gin and geneva, which are types of distilled alcoholic beverages. The gin and geneva industry is an important part of the global spirits market, with significant production and trade volumes. These products are widely consumed around the world, both as standalone beverages and as ingredients in various cocktails and mixed drinks. The industry plays a key role in the broader alcoholic beverages sector, which is a major contributor to many national economies.

Production process

Gin and geneva are produced through the distillation of fermented grains or other plant-based materials, such as juniper berries. The key production steps involve mashing, fermentation, distillation, and often additional flavoring or infusion processes. Distillers use specialized equipment like stills, fermentation tanks, and blending vessels to carefully control the production parameters and achieve the desired flavor profiles.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the gin and geneva industry include grains (e.g. wheat, barley, rye), juniper berries, and other botanicals used for flavoring. Producers also require access to clean water, energy sources for distillation, and various processing equipment and machinery. Skilled labor, including distillers and blenders, is another critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the gin and geneva industry are the distilled spirits themselves, which are then packaged and distributed for wholesale and retail sale. The gin and geneva produced under HS code 220850 may be consumed directly or used as ingredients in the production of 220860 Vodka and other 220870 Liqueurs and cordials.

Revisions to 220850

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 220850. The most recent 1 version of this code (220850) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 220850.

Older versions

Family tree for gin and geneva

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/22'>22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2208'>2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220850'>220850: Gin and geneva</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220820'>220820: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220830'>220830: Whiskies</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220840'>220840: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220860'>220860: Vodka</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220870'>220870: Liqueurs and cordials</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220890'>220890: Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages; n.e.c. in heading no. 2208</a>"]

    

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