Sherry and other white wines

Sherry and other white wines in containers

FSSAI CLEARANCE

HSN 2204 29 20 (Sherry and other white wines) is subject to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Import Licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with the FSSAI Import Licence (document code 911001) and a specimen copy of label (document code 0110FS) mandatory at the bill of entry. State-government compliance under General Note 12 of the ITC (HS) Schedule and designated food-import port restrictions under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022 apply as additional clearance requirements.

What this is

HSN code

2204 29 20

Chapter

22 · Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Primary regulator

FSSAI · Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Customs documentation

Import Licence from FSSAI
Specimen copy of label from FSSAI
Compliance documentation from State government

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

FSSAIFSSAI·Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a current FSSAI Import Licence and upload it in e-Sanchit under document code 911001 before filing the bill of entry. Separately upload the specimen copy of label under document code 0110FS; the proper officer will verify both uploads before granting out-of-charge.
FSSAI Import Licence document code 911001 · Specimen label document code 0110FS · CCR PGA-facilitated bills instruction
2
Route the consignment through one of the designated food-import entry points as notified under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022. Additionally, ensure all state-government mandatory requirements for alcoholic beverages under General Note 12 of the ITC (HS) Schedule are satisfied before clearance.
General Note 4(D) of Schedule I, ITC (HS) 2022 · General Note 12 of the ITC (HS) Schedule
3
Confirm that labelling complies with FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. Where rectifiable labelling deficiencies exist — including per-serve dietary contribution data or expiry date — rectification must be carried out at a customs-bonded warehouse before inspection, by affixing a single non-detachable sticker next to the principal display panel without altering the original label. Ensure the extended NOC validity for alcoholic beverages (bottled in origin and in bulk) is reflected per CBIC Instruction 19/2025-Cus dated 20-06-2025.
CBIC Instruction 10/2022-Cus dated 28-06-2022 · CBIC Instruction 09/2023-Cus dated 07-03-2023 · CBIC Instruction 19/2025-Cus dated 20-06-2025 · FSSAI order F.No.TIC-b05/1/2021-Imports FSSAI dated 13-06-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is overlooking the state-government compliance layer under General Note 12 of the ITC (HS) Schedule — importers who secure a current FSSAI Import Licence but fail to satisfy the importing state's mandatory requirements for alcoholic beverages face detention and refusal of release into the domestic tariff area even after customs out-of-charge. The NOC validity extension for alcoholic beverages bottled in origin and in bulk under CBIC Instruction 19/2025-Cus dated 20-06-2025 and FSSAI order dated 13-06-2025 must be verified before relying on any NOC issued under earlier orders.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2204 29 20 require BIS certification?

No, sherry and other white wines fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, together with state-government requirements under General Note 12 of the ITC (HS) Schedule.

Which document codes must be uploaded in e-Sanchit for this tariff line?

Document code 911001 (FSSAI Import Licence) and document code 0110FS (specimen copy of label) must both be uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge; the proper officer will verify these for PGA-facilitated bills not routed through the PGA for NOC.

Can labelling deficiencies be rectified after arrival in India?

Yes, but only for the categories of rectifiable deficiencies specified under FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 and the CBIC Instruction 10/2022-Cus framework — rectification must occur at a customs-bonded warehouse before visual inspection, by affixing a single non-detachable sticker next to the principal display panel without altering original label information.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: FSSAI / DGFT / CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.