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Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco

Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Chapter 22 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Beverages, spirits and vinegar and sits within Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco.

About Chapter 22

Chapter 22 contains 118 10-digit statistical lines grouped under 6 4-digit headings. Brokers, importers, and customs counsel use these codes to declare beverages, spirits and vinegar on entry summaries (CBP Form 7501) and to look up the applicable Column 1, Special, and Column 2 duty rates.

General (Column 1) duty rates for ad-valorem lines in Chapter 22 range from 17% to 17.5%, with a median of 17.5%. About 24% of the chapter's lines (28 of 118) enter duty-free under the general rate. Special-program rates (USMCA, KORUS, GSP, AGOA, and others) and Chapter 99 overlays modify these base rates for qualifying shipments.

Every code page links into the Tandom Tariff Calculator with the HTS code prefilled, so you can compute the full landed duty for a specific shipment by entering value, country of origin, and (where relevant) material content or date of entry. Tandom's data refreshes daily from USITC HTSUS, CBP CSMS, the Federal Register, and the Department of Commerce — the same authoritative sources the trade community files against.

2201Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow:

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2201.10.00.00Mineral waters and aerated waters0.26¢/liter2.6¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)liters
2201.90.00.00OtherFreeFreet

2202Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading 2009:

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2202.10.00Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored0.2¢/liter4¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
2202.10.00.20··Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin)liters
2202.10.00.45···In aluminum containersliters
2202.10.00.55···Otherliters
2202.10.00.65··In aluminum containersliters
2202.10.00.75··Otherliters
2202.91.00·Non-alcoholic beer0.2¢/liter4¢/literFree (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
2202.91.00.10··In aluminum containersliters
2202.91.00.20··Otherliters
2202.99·Other:
2202.99.10.00···Chocolate milk drink17%20%Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)liters, kg cmsc
2202.99.22.00····Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions17.5%35%Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)liters, kg
2202.99.24.00····Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions17.5%35%Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)liters, kg
2202.99.28.00····Other23.5¢/liter + 14.9%27.6¢/liter+ 17.5%Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.01.01-9823.01.07 (S+) See 9918.04.60, 9918.04.80 (CO)liters, kg
2202.99.30.00····Not made from a juice having a degree of concentration of 1.5 or more (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree)4.5¢/liter18¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)liters
2202.99.35.00····Other7.85¢/liter18¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)liters
2202.99.36.00····Juice of any single fruit or vegetableThe rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009(A*)liters
2202.99.37.00····Mixtures of juicesThe rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 (A*)liters
2202.99.91··Other0.2¢/liter4¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
2202.99.91.10···In aluminum containersliters
2202.99.91.30·····Certified organicliters
2202.99.91.35·····Otherliters
2202.99.91.90····Otherliters

2203

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2203.00.00Beer made from maltFree13.2¢/liter
2203.00.00.30·In glass containersliters
2203.00.00.60·Otherliters
2203.00.00.90In containers each holding over 4 litersliters

2204Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009:

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2204.10.00Sparkling wine19.8¢/liter$1.59/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)8.8¢/liter(JO)
2204.10.00.30·Valued not over $1.59/literliters
2204.10.00.65··Certified organicliters
2204.10.00.75··Otherliters
2204.21·In containers holding 2 liters or less:
2204.21.20.00··Effervescent wine19.8¢/liter$1.59/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 8.8¢/liter (JO)liters
2204.21.30.00····If entitled under regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service to a type designation which includes the name "Tokay" and if so designated on the approved label6.3¢/liter33¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.8¢/liter(JO)liters
2204.21.50····Other6.3¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.8¢/liter (JO)
2204.21.50.05·····Redliters
2204.21.50.15·····Whiteliters
2204.21.50.25·····Otherliters
2204.21.50.28·····Icewineliters
2204.21.50.35·····Certified organicliters
2204.21.50.40·····Not certified organicliters
2204.21.50.50·····Certified organicliters
2204.21.50.55·····Not certified organicliters
2204.21.50.60·····Otherliters
2204.21.60.00····If entitled under regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service to a type designation which includes the name "Marsala" and if so designated on the approved label5.3¢/liter33¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.3¢/liter(JO)liters
2204.21.80····Other16.9¢/liter33¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)7.5¢/liter(JO)
2204.21.80.30·····Sherryliters
2204.21.80.60·····Otherliters
2204.22·In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters:
2204.22.20···Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol8.4¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.7¢/liter (JO)
2204.22.20.05·····Redliters
2204.22.20.15·····Whiteliters
2204.22.20.25·····Otherliters
2204.22.20.30·····Redliters
2204.22.20.45·····Whiteliters
2204.22.20.60·····Otherliters
2204.22.40.00···Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol22.4¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 9.9¢/liter (JO)liters
2204.22.60.00···Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol.14¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.2¢/liter (JO)liters
2204.22.80.00···Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol22.4¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 9.9¢/liter (JO)liters
2204.29·Other:
2204.29.61.00··Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol.14¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.2¢/liter (JO)liters
2204.29.81.00··Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol22.4¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 9.9¢/liter (JO)liters
2204.30.00.00Other grape must4.4¢/liter + 31.4¢/pf. liter18.5¢/liter + $1.32/pf. literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 1.9¢/liter + 13.9¢/pf. liter (JO)liters, pf.liters

2205Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavored with plants or aromatic substances:

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2205.10In containers holding 2 liters or less:
2205.10.30.00·Vermouth3.5¢/liter33¢/ literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.5¢/liter(JO)liters
2205.10.60.00·Other4.2¢/liter33¢/ literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.8¢/liter(JO)liters
2205.90Other:
2205.90.20.00··In containers each holding over 2 liters but not over 4 liters3.5¢/liter33¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.5¢/liter(JO)liters
2205.90.40.00··In containers each holding over 4 liters3.8¢/liter33¢/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 1.6¢/liter (JO)liters
2205.90.60.00·Other4.2¢/liter33¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.8¢/liter(JO)liters

2206

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2206.00Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:
2206.00.15Cider, whether still or sparkling0.4¢/liter1.3¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)0.1¢/liter(JO)
2206.00.15.10·Hard cider as described in statistical note 3 to this chapterliters
2206.00.15.20·Otherliters
2206.00.30.00Prune wine3.1¢/liter + 22.1¢/pf. liter on ethyl alcohol content18.5¢/ liter + $1.32/pf. liter on ethyl alcohol contentFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) 1.3¢/liter + 9.8¢/pf. liter on ethyl alcohol content (JO)liters, pf.liters
2206.00.45.00Rice wine or sakè3¢/liter33¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.3¢/liter(JO)liters
2206.00.60.00·Effervescent wine13.9¢/liter$1.59/literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.1¢/liter (JO)liters
2206.00.90·Other4.2¢/liter33¢/literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.8¢/liter(JO)
2206.00.90.15···In aluminum containersliters
2206.00.90.25···Otherliters
2206.00.90.30···In aluminum containersliters
2206.00.90.40···Otherliters

2207Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength:

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2207.10Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher:
2207.10.30.00·For beverage purposes18.9¢/pf.liter$1.32/pf. literFree (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)pf.liters
2207.10.60·For nonbeverage purposes2.5%20%Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,S,SG) See 9822.09.22-9822.09.24 (PA)
2207.10.60.10··For fuel useliters
2207.10.60.90··Otherliters
2207.20.00Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength1.9%20%Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PE,S,SG) See 9822.09.22-9822.09.24 (PA)
2207.20.00.10·For fuel useliters
2207.20.00.90·Otherliters

2208Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2208.20Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy):
2208.20.10.00·Pisco and singaniFree$1.78/pf. literpf.liters
2208.20.20.00···Valued not over $2.38/literFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.20.30.00···Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/literFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.20.40.00···Valued over $3.43/literFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.20.50.00···Valued not over $2.38/literFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.20.60.00···Valued over $2.38/literFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.30Whiskies:
2208.30.30·Irish and ScotchFree$1.99/pf. liter
2208.30.30.30··In containers each holding not over 4 literspf.liters
2208.30.30.60··In containers each holding over 4 literspf.liters
2208.30.60·OtherFree$2.04/pf. liter
2208.30.60.20···In containers each holding not over 4 literspf.liters
2208.30.60.40···In containers each holding over 4 literspf.liters
2208.30.60.55····Ryepf.liters
2208.30.60.65····Otherpf.liters
2208.30.60.75····Ryepf.liters
2208.30.60.85····Otherpf.liters
2208.40Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products:
2208.40.20.00··Valued not over $3 per proof liter23.7¢/pf.liter$1.32/pf. literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 10.5¢/pf. liter (JO)pf.liters
2208.40.40.00··Valued over $3 per proof literFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.40.60.00··Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter23.7¢/pf.liter$1.32/pf. literFree (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 10.5¢/pf.liter (JO)pf.liters
2208.40.80.00··Valued over 69¢ per proof literFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.50.00Gin and GeneveFree$1.99/pf. liter
2208.50.00.30·In containers each holding not over 4 literspf.liters
2208.50.00.60·In containers each holding over 4 literspf.liters
2208.60Vodka:
2208.60.10.00··Valued not over $2.05/literFree$1.78/pf. literpf.liters
2208.60.20.00··Valued over $2.05/literFree$1.78/pf. literpf.liters
2208.60.50.00·In containers each holding over 4 litersFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.70.00Liqueurs and cordialsFree$3.08/pf. liter
2208.70.00.30·In containers each holding not over 4 literspf.liters
2208.70.00.60·In containers each holding over 4 literspf.liters
2208.90Other:
2208.90.01.00·AquavitFree$1.99/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.05.00··Not fit for use as beveragesFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.10.00··Fit for use as beveragesFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.12.00····In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.14.00····In containers each holding over 4 litersFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.15.00···Valued over $3.43/literFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.20.00····Valued not over $2.38/literFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.25.00····Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/literFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.30.00····Valued over $3.43/literFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.35.00····Valued not over $2.38/literFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.40.00····Valued over $2.38/literFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.46·Kirschwasser and ratafiaFree$3.08/pf. liter
2208.90.46.30··In containers each holding not over 4 literspf.liters
2208.90.46.60··In containers each holding over 4 literspf.liters
2208.90.50.00··In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree$1.68/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.55.00··In containers each holding over 4 litersFree$1.32/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.71.00·Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beveragesFree$2.35/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.72.00···Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 litersFree$1.78/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.75.00···OtherFree$1.78/pf. literpf.liters
2208.90.80··Other21.1¢/pf.liter$4.05/pf. literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)9.3¢/pf.liter(JO)
2208.90.80.10···Premixed cocktails or other mixed beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 literspf.liters
2208.90.80.20···Otherpf.liters

2209Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid

CodeDescriptionGeneralColumn 2SpecialUnits
2209.00.00.00Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid0.5¢/pf.liter2.1¢/pf.literFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)pf.liters, liters

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS Chapter 22 cover?

Chapter 22 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) covers Beverages, spirits and vinegar. It sits within Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco. Tandom's catalog lists all 118 10-digit statistical lines and 6 4-digit headings in this chapter.

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 22 imports?

General (Column 1) duty rates for ad-valorem lines range from 17% to 17.5% (median 17.5%); roughly 90% of lines enter duty-free. Use the calculator linked from each code page to compute the full landed rate, including Section 301/232 overlays, IEEPA tariffs, and AD/CVD deposits where applicable.

Are Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs applied to Chapter 22 products?

Section 301 (China) and Section 232 (steel, aluminum, copper) tariffs are layered on top of the base HTSUS rate via Chapter 99 provisions. Whether they apply to a specific 10-digit line in Chapter 22 depends on the product's country of origin, material content, and the active proclamation. Open any code in this chapter to see the live overlay stack and effective rate.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders covering Chapter 22 products?

AD/CVD orders are issued at the case level by the Department of Commerce against specific products from specific countries. Tandom's AD/CVD catalog cross-references every active order to the HTS codes it covers — open any code in Chapter 22 to see flagged orders, deposit rates, and the underlying scope determinations.