Chapter 22 · Beverages, spirits and vinegar · Section 4
HS Code 2208.90
Other
Heading 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2208.90
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208.90.01 | Aquavit | Free | - | $1.99/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.05 |
Bitters > Not fit for use as beverages |
Free | - | $1.32/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.10 |
Bitters > Fit for use as beverages |
Free | - | $1.32/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.12 |
Slivovitz > Valued not over $3.43/liter > In containers each holding not over 4 liters |
Free | - | $2.35/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.14 |
Slivovitz > Valued not over $3.43/liter > In containers each holding over 4 liters |
Free | - | $1.32/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.15 |
Slivovitz > Valued not over $3.43/liter > Valued over $3.43/liter |
Free | - | $2.35/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.20 |
Other > In containers each holding not over 4 liters > Valued not over $2.38/liter |
Free | - | $2.35/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.25 |
Other > In containers each holding not over 4 liters > Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter |
Free | - | $2.35/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.30 |
Other > In containers each holding not over 4 liters > Valued over $3.43/liter |
Free | - | $2.35/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.35 |
Other > In containers each holding over 4 liters > Valued not over $2.38/liter |
Free | - | $1.32/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.40 |
Other > In containers each holding over 4 liters > Valued over $2.38/liter |
Free | - | $1.32/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.46 |
Other > In containers each holding over 4 liters > Kirschwasser and ratafia 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | $3.08/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.50 |
Tequila > In containers each holding not over 4 liters 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | $1.68/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.55 |
Tequila > In containers each holding not over 4 liters > In containers each holding over 4 liters |
Free | - | $1.32/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.71 |
Tequila > In containers each holding not over 4 liters > Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages |
Free | - | $2.35/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.72 |
Other > Spirits > Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters |
Free | - | $1.78/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.75 |
Other > Spirits > Other |
Free | - | $1.78/pf. liter | pf.liters |
| 2208.90.80 |
Other > Spirits > Other 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
21.1¢/pf.liter | Free (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 | pf.liters |
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European Union - CN codes under 2208.90
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2208 90 56 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 77 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 41 | Ouzo | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 11 | 2 litres or less | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 38 | More than 2 litres | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 69 | Other spirituous beverages | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 78 | Other spirituous beverages | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 48 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 75 | Tequila | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 91 | 2 litres or less | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 45 | Calvados | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 71 | Distilled from fruit | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 19 | More than 2 litres | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 33 | 2 litres or less | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 54 | Tequila | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 99 | More than 2 litres | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2208 90 00 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2208.90
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2208 90 00 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 11 00 | 2 litres or less | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 19 00 | More than 2 litres | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 33 00 | 2 litres or less | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 38 00 | More than 2 litres | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 41 00 | Ouzo | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 45 00 | Calvados | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 48 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 54 00 | Tequila | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 56 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 69 00 | Other spirituous beverages | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 71 00 | Distilled from fruit | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 75 00 | Tequila | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 77 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 78 00 | Other spirituous beverages | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 91 00 | 2 litres or less | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 91 10 | Goods obtained from agricultural products listed in Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 91 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 99 00 | More than 2 litres | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 99 11 | Ethyl alcohol produced from agricultural products (as listed in Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), excluding products with a water content of more than 0,3 % (m/m) measured according to the standard EN 15376 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 99 19 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2208 90 99 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2208
The subheadings immediately before and after 2208.90 in chapter 22.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2208.90.
What is HS code 2208.90?
HS code 2208.90 covers: Other. It belongs to chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2208.90?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free +. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2208.90?
The UK extends 2208.90 to 22 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 2208900000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.