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. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently touches one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 2208.90(20)
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2208.90.01.00AquavitFree2208.90.05.00Not fit for use as beveragesFree2208.90.10.00Fit for use as beveragesFree2208.90.12.00In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree2208.90.14.00In containers each holding over 4 litersFree2208.90.15.00Valued over $3.43/literFree2208.90.20.00Valued not over $2.38/literFree2208.90.25.00Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/literFree2208.90.30.00Valued over $3.43/literFree2208.90.35.00Valued not over $2.38/literFree2208.90.40.00Valued over $2.38/literFree2208.90.46.30In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree2208.90.46.60In containers each holding over 4 litersFree2208.90.50.00In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree2208.90.55.00In containers each holding over 4 litersFree2208.90.71.00Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beveragesFree2208.90.72.00Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 litersFree2208.90.75.00OtherFree2208.90.80.10Premixed cocktails or other mixed beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 liters21.1¢/pf.liter2208.90.80.20Other21.1¢/pf.literTariff modifications(1)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 2208.90
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 2208.90 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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