HTS heading 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
Heading 2208 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 2208 at a glance
- 35 rated tariff lines; 32 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Section 301 (products of China): 34 of 35 lines on a list in effect (List 4A).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Pisco and singani, Valued not over $2.38/liter, Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter, Valued over $3.43/liter, Valued not over $2.38/liter, Valued over $2.38/liter, Irish and Scotch, Valued not over $3 per proof liter, Valued over $3 per proof liter, Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter, Valued over 69¢ per proof liter, Gin and Gen…, Valued not over $2.05/liter, Valued over $2.05/liter, In co.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 2208.20: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy) (6 lines)
- 2208.30: Whiskies (2 lines)
- 2208.40: In containers each holding not over 4 liters (4 lines)
- 2208.50: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 per…: Gin and Gen… (1 line)
- 2208.60: In containers each holding not over 4 liters (3 lines)
- 2208.70: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 per…: Liqueurs an… (1 line)
- 2208.90: Other (18 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 2208
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208.20.10 | Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy): Pisco and singani | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.20.20 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters: Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.20.30 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.20.40 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters: Valued over $3.43/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.20.50 | In containers each holding over 4 liters: Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.20.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters: Valued over $2.38/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.30.30 | Whiskies: Irish and Scotch | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.30.60 | Whiskies: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.40.20 | Valued not over $3 per proof liter | 23.7¢/pf.liter | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.40.40 | Valued over $3 per proof liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.40.60 | Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter | 23.7¢/pf.liter | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.40.80 | Valued over 69¢ per proof liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.50.00 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 per…: Gin and Gen… | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.60.10 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters: Valued not over $2.05/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.60.20 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters: Valued over $2.05/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.60.50 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.70.00 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 per…: Liqueurs an… | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.01 | Other: Aquavit | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.05 | Not fit for use as beverages | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.10 | Bitters: Fit for use as beverages | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.12 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.14 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.15 | Slivovitz: Valued over $3.43/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.20 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters: Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.25 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters: Valued over $3.43/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.35 | In containers each holding over 4 liters: Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.40 | In containers each holding over 4 liters: Valued over $2.38/liter | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.46 | Other: Kirschwasser and ratafia | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.50 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.55 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.71 | Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.72 | Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.75 | Spirits: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2208.90.80 | Other: Other | 21.1¢/pf.liter | List 4B (suspended, no extra duty) |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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