HTSUS, United States

2208.90.46.60

In containers each holding over 4 liters

Classification path

  1. Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
  2. Other
  3. Kirschwasser and ratafia
  4. In containers each holding over 4 liters

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
$3.08/pf. liter
Unit of quantity
pf.liters

Related lines in heading 2208

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 2208

Products 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.

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