HTS 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 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 47 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in pf.liters.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208.20 | Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy): | ||
| 2208.20.10.00 | Pisco and singani | pf.liters | Free |
| Other: | |||
| In containers each holding not over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.20.20.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.20.30.00 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.20.40.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| In containers each holding over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.20.50.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.20.60.00 | Valued over $2.38/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.30 | Whiskies: | ||
| 2208.30.30 | Irish and Scotch | Free | |
| 2208.30.30.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.30.30.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.30.60 | Other | Free | |
| Bourbon: | |||
| 2208.30.60.20 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.30.60.40 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| Other: | |||
| In containers each holding not over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.30.60.55 | Rye | pf.liters | |
| 2208.30.60.65 | Other | pf.liters | |
| In containers each holding over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.30.60.75 | Rye | pf.liters | |
| 2208.30.60.85 | Other | pf.liters | |
| 2208.40 | Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products: | ||
| In containers each holding not over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.40.20.00 | Valued not over $3 per proof liter | pf.liters | 23.7¢/pf.liter |
| 2208.40.40.00 | Valued over $3 per proof liter | pf.liters | Free |
| In containers each holding over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.40.60.00 | Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter | pf.liters | 23.7¢/pf.liter |
| 2208.40.80.00 | Valued over 69¢ per proof liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.50.00 | Gin and Geneve | Free | |
| 2208.50.00.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.50.00.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.60 | Vodka: | ||
| In containers each holding not over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.60.10.00 | Valued not over $2.05/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.60.20 | Valued over $2.05/liter | Free | |
| 2208.60.20.30 | Certified organic | pf.liters | |
| 2208.60.20.60 | Other | pf.liters | |
| 2208.60.50.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.70.00 | Liqueurs and cordials | Free | |
| 2208.70.00.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.70.00.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.90 | Other: | ||
| 2208.90.01.00 | Aquavit | pf.liters | Free |
| Bitters: | |||
| 2208.90.05.00 | Not fit for use as beverages | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.10.00 | Fit for use as beverages | pf.liters | Free |
| Brandy: | |||
| Slivovitz: | |||
| Valued not over $3.43/liter: | |||
| 2208.90.12.00 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.14.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.15.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| Other: | |||
| In containers each holding not over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.90.20.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.25.00 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.30.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| In containers each holding over 4 liters: | |||
| 2208.90.35.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.40.00 | Valued over $2.38/liter | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.46 | Kirschwasser and ratafia | Free | |
| 2208.90.46.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| 2208.90.46.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | |
| Tequila: | |||
| 2208.90.50 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | |
| 2208.90.50.30 | Certified organic | pf.liters | |
| 2208.90.50.60 | Other | pf.liters | |
| 2208.90.55.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.71.00 | Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages | pf.liters | Free |
| Other: | |||
| Spirits: | |||
| 2208.90.72.00 | Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters | pf.liters | Free |
| 2208.90.75.00 | Other | pf.liters | 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 | pf.liters | |
| 2208.90.80.20 | Other | pf.liters |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 2208
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in pf.liters, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.