2208.90.20.00
In containers each holding not over 4 liters / Valued not over $2.38/liter
Classification path
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
- Other
- Brandy
- Other
- In containers each holding not over 4 liters
- Valued not over $2.38/liter
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- $2.35/pf. liter
- Unit of quantity
- pf.liters
Related lines in heading 2208
- 2208.20.10.00Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy) / Pisco and singaniFree
- 2208.20.20.00In containers each holding not over 4 liters / Valued not over $2.38/literFree
- 2208.20.30.00Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/literFree
- 2208.20.40.00In containers each holding not over 4 liters / Valued over $3.43/literFree
- 2208.20.50.00In containers each holding over 4 liters / Valued not over $2.38/literFree
- 2208.20.60.00In containers each holding over 4 liters / Valued over $2.38/literFree
- 2208.30.30.30In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree
- 2208.30.30.60In containers each holding over 4 litersFree
- 2208.30.60.20In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree
- 2208.30.60.40In containers each holding over 4 litersFree
- 2208.30.60.55In containers each holding not over 4 liters / RyeFree
- 2208.30.60.65In containers each holding not over 4 liters / OtherFree
About heading 2208
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
Heading 2208 covers spirits, liqueurs and spirituous beverages with an alcoholic strength under 80% by volume, plus undenatured ethyl alcohol below that strength. The heading is split first by type of spirit (grape brandy, whiskies, rum, gin, vodka, liqueurs, then a residual Other group) and then by container size and value per liter or per proof liter.
Full guide to heading 2208Products in this heading
- Bourbon in 750 ml bottles
- Scotch whisky in 750 ml bottles
- Tequila in 750 ml bottles
- Mezcal in 750 ml bottles
- Vodka in 1 liter bottles
- Rum in 750 ml bottles
- Liqueurs and cordials
- Ready-to-drink premixed cocktails in cans or bottles
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for bourbon in bottles holding not over 4 liters?
Bourbon in containers each holding not over 4 liters is classified under 2208.30.60.20. The general (MFN) duty rate for that code is Free.
What is the duty on rum valued not over $3 per proof liter in bottles holding not over 4 liters?
That rum falls under 2208.40.20.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 23.7 cents/pf.liter.
How do I classify ready-to-drink premixed cocktails in cans under 4 liters?
Premixed cocktails or other mixed beverages ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 liters, go under 2208.90.80.10. The general (MFN) duty rate is 21.1 cents/pf.liter.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.