HS code 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of…

Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages — heading 2208 of the Harmonized System (HS 2022).

SectionIV

Chapter22

Subheadings (6 digits)7

Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Subheadings of 2208 (6 digits)

Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
Whiskies
Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
Gin and geneva
Vodka
Liqueurs and cordials
Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages; n.e.c. in heading no. 2208

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Common products under 2208

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The first 6 digits are the same in every country that uses HS 2022. Each country adds 2–4 more digits and sets the duty in its own tariff, and the section and chapter notes can include or exclude products, so check the destination’s official tariff before you put the code on the invoice.

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Other headings in chapter 22

2201 Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or…
2202 Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other…
2203 Beer made from malt
2204 Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009
2205 Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances
2206 Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)
2207 Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other…
2209 Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid

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Source: HS 2022 nomenclature, 6-digit level (UN Comtrade). Descriptions are in English, as in the official nomenclature. Digits after the 6th differ by country.

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Common questions

What is HS code 2208?

2208 is the HS 2022 heading for Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. It is in chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar), section IV, and has 7 six-digit subheadings, from 2208.20 to 2208.90.

Can I write 2208 on a commercial invoice?

Customs usually need at least the 6-digit subheading (for example 2208.20), and the import declaration uses the destination country’s full code of 8 to 10 digits. Use the subheading that matches your product, and confirm the national digits with the buyer, the customs broker or the official tariff.

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