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HTS heading 2208 · Chapter 22

HTS 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by…

HTS heading 2208 covers undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. It has 36 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (32 lines), 23.7¢/pf.liter (2 lines), 21.1¢/pf.liter (1 line) and others.

Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.

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Tariff lines and duty rates

HTS codeDescriptionGeneralSpecialColumn 2Estimate
2208.20Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy):
2208.20.10.00Pisco and singani[pf.liters]Free$1.78/pf. literEstimate →
Other:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.20.20.00Valued not over $2.38/liter[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
2208.20.30.00Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
2208.20.40.00Valued over $3.43/liter[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.20.50.00Valued not over $2.38/liter[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.20.60.00Valued over $2.38/liter[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.30Whiskies:
2208.30.30Irish and ScotchFree$1.99/pf. liter
2208.30.30.30In containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.30.30.60In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.30.60OtherFree$2.04/pf. liter
Bourbon:
2208.30.60.20In containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.30.60.40In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
Other:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.30.60.55Rye[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.30.60.65Other[pf.liters]Estimate →
In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.30.60.75Rye[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.30.60.85Other[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.40Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.40.20.00Valued not over $3 per proof liter[pf.liters]23.7¢/pf.literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 10.5¢/pf. liter (JO)$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.40.40.00Valued over $3 per proof liter[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.40.60.00Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter[pf.liters]23.7¢/pf.literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 10.5¢/pf.liter (JO)$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.40.80.00Valued over 69¢ per proof liter[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.50.00Gin and GeneveFree$1.99/pf. liter
2208.50.00.30In containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.50.00.60In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.60Vodka:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.60.10.00Valued not over $2.05/liter[pf.liters]Free$1.78/pf. literEstimate →
2208.60.20Valued over $2.05/literFree$1.78/pf. liter
2208.60.20.30Certified organic[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.60.20.60Other[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.60.50.00In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.70.00Liqueurs and cordialsFree$3.08/pf. liter
2208.70.00.30In containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.70.00.60In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.90Other:
2208.90.01.00Aquavit[pf.liters]Free$1.99/pf. literEstimate →
Bitters:
2208.90.05.00Not fit for use as beverages[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.10.00Fit for use as beverages[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
Brandy:
Slivovitz:
Valued not over $3.43/liter:
2208.90.12.00In containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.14.00In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.15.00Valued over $3.43/liter[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
Other:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.90.20.00Valued not over $2.38/liter[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.25.00Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.30.00Valued over $3.43/liter[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.90.35.00Valued not over $2.38/liter[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.40.00Valued over $2.38/liter[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.46Kirschwasser and ratafiaFree$3.08/pf. liter
2208.90.46.30In containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.90.46.60In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
Tequila:
2208.90.50In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree$1.68/pf. liter
2208.90.50.30Certified organic[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.90.50.60Other[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.90.55.00In containers each holding over 4 liters[pf.liters]Free$1.32/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.71.00Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages[pf.liters]Free$2.35/pf. literEstimate →
Other:
Spirits:
2208.90.72.00Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Free$1.78/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.75.00Other[pf.liters]Free$1.78/pf. literEstimate →
2208.90.80Other21.1¢/pf.literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)9.3¢/pf.liter(JO)$4.05/pf. liter
2208.90.80.10Premixed cocktails or other mixed beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 liters[pf.liters]Estimate →
2208.90.80.20Other[pf.liters]Estimate →
2209.00.00Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid0.5¢/pf.literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.1¢/pf.liter
2209.00.00.30Certified organic[pf.liters, liters]Estimate →
2209.00.00.60Other[pf.liters, liters]Estimate →

58 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.

Example: base duty and fees on $10000

For HTS 2208.20.10.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:

Base duty (Free)$0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58)$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%)$12.50
Duty and fees$47.14

Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.

Special program codes in this heading

A, A*, A+
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
AU
U.S.–Australia FTA
BH
U.S.–Bahrain FTA
CL
U.S.–Chile FTA
CO
U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
D
African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
E, E*
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
IL
U.S.–Israel FTA
JO
U.S.–Jordan FTA
KR
U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
MA
U.S.–Morocco FTA
OM
U.S.–Oman FTA
P, P+
CAFTA-DR
PA
U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
PE
U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
S, S+
USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
SG
U.S.–Singapore FTA

A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.

Duty by country of origin

Frequently asked questions

What is the duty rate for HTS 2208?

Heading 2208 has 36 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (32 lines), 23.7¢/pf.liter (2 lines), 21.1¢/pf.liter (1 line), 0.5¢/pf.liter (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.

Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 2208?

It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.

What fees are added to an import under HTS 2208?

Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.