2208.90—Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, other
General duty rate
Free
Across 20 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 2208.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, other. It sits in Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar, Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco and rolls up 20 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 2 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 2208.90(20)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(2)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 2208.90
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.16 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 15% |
| 9903.04.50 | other | 200% |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 2208.90 cover?
HTS 2208.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, other. It belongs to Chapter 22 and rolls up 20 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2208.90?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 2208.90 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 2208.90?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 2208.90 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 2208.90?
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