Heading 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.…
Every line of heading 2208 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →
Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2208.20 | Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy): | |
| 2208.20.10.00 | Pisco and singani | Free |
| 2208.20.20.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free |
| 2208.20.30.00 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | Free |
| 2208.20.40.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | Free |
| 2208.20.50.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free |
| 2208.20.60.00 | Valued over $2.38/liter | Free |
| 2208.30 | Whiskies: | |
| 2208.30.30 | Irish and Scotch | Free |
| 2208.30.30.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | |
| 2208.30.30.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | |
| 2208.30.60 | Other | Free |
| 2208.30.60.20 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | |
| 2208.30.60.40 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | |
| 2208.30.60.55 | Rye | |
| 2208.30.60.65 | Other | |
| 2208.30.60.75 | Rye | |
| 2208.30.60.85 | Other | |
| 2208.40 | Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products: | |
| 2208.40.20.00 | Valued not over $3 per proof liter | 23.7¢/pf.liter |
| 2208.40.40.00 | Valued over $3 per proof liter | Free |
| 2208.40.60.00 | Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter | 23.7¢/pf.liter |
| 2208.40.80.00 | Valued over 69¢ per proof liter | Free |
| 2208.50.00 | Gin and Geneve | Free |
| 2208.50.00.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | |
| 2208.50.00.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | |
| 2208.60 | Vodka: | |
| 2208.60.10.00 | Valued not over $2.05/liter | Free |
| 2208.60.20 | Valued over $2.05/liter | Free |
| 2208.60.20.30 | Certified organic | |
| 2208.60.20.60 | Other | |
| 2208.60.50.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free |
| 2208.70.00 | Liqueurs and cordials | Free |
| 2208.70.00.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | |
| 2208.70.00.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | |
| 2208.90 | Other: | |
| 2208.90.01.00 | Aquavit | Free |
| 2208.90.05.00 | Not fit for use as beverages | Free |
| 2208.90.10.00 | Fit for use as beverages | Free |
| 2208.90.12.00 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free |
| 2208.90.14.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free |
| 2208.90.15.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | Free |
| 2208.90.20.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free |
| 2208.90.25.00 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | Free |
| 2208.90.30.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | Free |
| 2208.90.35.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free |
| 2208.90.40.00 | Valued over $2.38/liter | Free |
| 2208.90.46 | Kirschwasser and ratafia | Free |
| 2208.90.46.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | |
| 2208.90.46.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | |
| 2208.90.50 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free |
| 2208.90.50.30 | Certified organic | |
| 2208.90.50.60 | Other | |
| 2208.90.55.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free |
| 2208.90.71.00 | Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages | Free |
| 2208.90.72.00 | Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free |
| 2208.90.75.00 | Other | Free |
| 2208.90.80 | Other | 21.1¢/pf.liter |
| 2208.90.80.10 | Premixed cocktails or other mixed beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 liters | |
| 2208.90.80.20 | Other |
Exporting this product from the U.S.?
Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 2208 has 15 of them; the first 12 are below. Schedule B lookup →
- 2208.20.0000SPIRITS OBTAINED BY DISTILLING GRAPE WINE OR GRAPE MARC (GRAPE BRANDY)
- 2208.30.6020WHISKIES, BOURBON, IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING NOT OVER 4 LITERS
- 2208.30.6040WHISKIES, BOURBON, IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING OVER 4 LITERS
- 2208.30.9025RYE WHISKIES EXCEPT BOURBON, IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING NOT OVER 4 LITERS
- 2208.30.9030WHISKIES EXCEPT BOURBON, IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING NOT OVER 4 LITERS, NESOI
- 2208.30.9040WHISKIES EXCEPT BOURBON, IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING OVER 4 LITERS
- 2208.40.0030RUM AND TAFIA, IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING NOT OVER 4 LITERS
- 2208.40.0050RUM AND TAFIA, IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING OVER 4 LITERS
- 2208.50.0000GIN AND GENEVA
- 2208.60.0000VODKA
- 2208.70.0000LIQUEURS AND CORDIALS
- 2208.90.4600KIRSCHWASSER AND RATAFIA
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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