Chapter 22
Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 22 contains 155 HTS lines covering beverages, spirits and vinegar. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 17.5%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
2201 — Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow
#Heading 2201 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2201
Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow:
Free
2201.10.00.00
Mineral waters and aerated waters
0.26¢/liter
2201.90.00.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 | Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2201.10.00.00 | Mineral waters and aerated waters | 0.26¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2201.90.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
2202 — Waters, 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
#Heading 2202 contains 24 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–17.5%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2202
Waters, 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:
Free
2202.10.00
Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored
0.2¢/liter
2202.10.00.20
Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin)
Free
2202.10.00.45
In aluminum containers
Free
2202.10.00.55
Other
Free
2202.10.00.65
In aluminum containers
Free
2202.10.00.75
Other
Free
2202.91.00
Non-alcoholic beer
0.2¢/liter
2202.91.00.10
In aluminum containers
Free
2202.91.00.20
Other
Free
2202.99
Other:
Free
2202.99.10.00
Chocolate milk drink
17%
2202.99.22.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
17.5%
2202.99.24.00
Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
17.5%
2202.99.28.00
Other
23.5¢/liter + 14.9%
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¢/liter
2202.99.35.00
Other
7.85¢/liter
2202.99.36.00
Juice of any single fruit or vegetable
The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009
2202.99.37.00
Mixtures of juices
The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009
2202.99.91
Other
0.2¢/liter
2202.99.91.10
In aluminum containers
Free
2202.99.91.30
Certified organic
Free
2202.99.91.35
Other
Free
2202.99.91.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2202 | Waters, 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: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.10.00 | Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored | 0.2¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.10.00.45 | In aluminum containers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.10.00.55 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.10.00.65 | In aluminum containers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.10.00.75 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.91.00 | Non-alcoholic beer | 0.2¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2202.91.00.10 | In aluminum containers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.91.00.20 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.99 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.99.10.00 | Chocolate milk drink | 17% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2202.99.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 17.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2202.99.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 17.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2202.99.28.00 | Other | 23.5¢/liter + 14.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: 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) |
| 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¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2202.99.35.00 | Other | 7.85¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2202.99.36.00 | Juice of any single fruit or vegetable | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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*) |
| 2202.99.37.00 | Mixtures of juices | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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*) |
| 2202.99.91 | Other | 0.2¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2202.99.91.10 | In aluminum containers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.99.91.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.99.91.35 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2202.99.91.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
2203 — Beer made from malt
#Heading 2203 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2203.00.00
Beer made from malt
Free
2203.00.00.30
In glass containers
Free
2203.00.00.60
Other
Free
2203.00.00.90
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2203.00.00 | Beer made from malt | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2203.00.00.30 | In glass containers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2203.00.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2203.00.00.90 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
2204 — Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009
#Heading 2204 contains 37 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2204
Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009:
Free
2204.10.00
Sparkling wine
19.8¢/liter
2204.10.00.30
Valued not over $1.59/liter
Free
2204.10.00.65
Certified organic
Free
2204.10.00.75
Other
Free
2204.21
In containers holding 2 liters or less:
Free
2204.21.20.00
Effervescent wine
19.8¢/liter
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 label
6.3¢/liter
2204.21.50
Other
6.3¢/liter
2204.21.50.05
Red
Free
2204.21.50.15
White
Free
2204.21.50.25
Other
Free
2204.21.50.28
Icewine
Free
2204.21.50.35
Certified organic
Free
2204.21.50.40
Not certified organic
Free
2204.21.50.50
Certified organic
Free
2204.21.50.55
Not certified organic
Free
2204.21.50.60
Other
Free
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 label
5.3¢/liter
2204.21.80
Other
16.9¢/liter
2204.21.80.30
Sherry
Free
2204.21.80.60
Other
Free
2204.22
In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters:
Free
2204.22.20
Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol
8.4¢/liter
2204.22.20.05
Red
Free
2204.22.20.15
White
Free
2204.22.20.25
Other
Free
2204.22.20.30
Red
Free
2204.22.20.45
White
Free
2204.22.20.60
Other
Free
2204.22.40.00
Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol
22.4¢/liter
2204.22.60.00
Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol.
14¢/liter
2204.22.80.00
Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol
22.4¢/liter
2204.29
Other:
Free
2204.29.61.00
Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol.
14¢/liter
2204.29.81.00
Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol
22.4¢/liter
2204.30.00.00
Other grape must
4.4¢/liter + 31.4¢/pf. liter
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2204 | Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.10.00 | Sparkling wine | 19.8¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.10.00.65 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.10.00.75 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21 | In containers holding 2 liters or less: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.20.00 | Effervescent wine | 19.8¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 8.8¢/liter (JO) |
| 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 label | 6.3¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.8¢/liter(JO) |
| 2204.21.50 | Other | 6.3¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.8¢/liter (JO) |
| 2204.21.50.05 | Red | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.15 | White | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.25 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.28 | Icewine | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.35 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.40 | Not certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.50 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.55 | Not certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.50.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 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 label | 5.3¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.3¢/liter(JO) |
| 2204.21.80 | Other | 16.9¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)7.5¢/liter(JO) |
| 2204.21.80.30 | Sherry | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.21.80.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22 | In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22.20 | Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol | 8.4¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.7¢/liter (JO) |
| 2204.22.20.05 | Red | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22.20.15 | White | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22.20.25 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22.20.30 | Red | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22.20.45 | White | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22.20.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.22.40.00 | Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol | 22.4¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 9.9¢/liter (JO) |
| 2204.22.60.00 | Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol. | 14¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.2¢/liter (JO) |
| 2204.22.80.00 | Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol | 22.4¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 9.9¢/liter (JO) |
| 2204.29 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2204.29.61.00 | Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol. | 14¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.2¢/liter (JO) |
| 2204.29.81.00 | Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol | 22.4¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 9.9¢/liter (JO) |
| 2204.30.00.00 | Other grape must | 4.4¢/liter + 31.4¢/pf. liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 1.9¢/liter + 13.9¢/pf. liter (JO) |
2205 — Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavored with plants or aromatic substances
#Heading 2205 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2205
Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavored with plants or aromatic substances:
Free
2205.10
In containers holding 2 liters or less:
Free
2205.10.30.00
Vermouth
3.5¢/liter
2205.10.60.00
Other
4.2¢/liter
2205.90
Other:
Free
2205.90.20.00
In containers each holding over 2 liters but not over 4 liters
3.5¢/liter
2205.90.40.00
In containers each holding over 4 liters
3.8¢/liter
2205.90.60.00
Other
4.2¢/liter
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2205 | Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavored with plants or aromatic substances: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2205.10 | In containers holding 2 liters or less: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2205.10.30.00 | Vermouth | 3.5¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.5¢/liter(JO) |
| 2205.10.60.00 | Other | 4.2¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.8¢/liter(JO) |
| 2205.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2205.90.20.00 | In containers each holding over 2 liters but not over 4 liters | 3.5¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.5¢/liter(JO) |
| 2205.90.40.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | 3.8¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 1.6¢/liter (JO) |
| 2205.90.60.00 | Other | 4.2¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.8¢/liter(JO) |
2206 — Other 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
#Heading 2206 contains 12 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2206.00
Other 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:
Free
2206.00.15
Cider, whether still or sparkling
0.4¢/liter
2206.00.15.10
Hard cider as described in statistical note 3 to this chapter
Free
2206.00.15.20
Other
Free
2206.00.30.00
Prune wine
3.1¢/liter + 22.1¢/pf. liter on ethyl alcohol content
2206.00.45.00
Rice wine or sakè
3¢/liter
2206.00.60.00
Effervescent wine
13.9¢/liter
2206.00.90
Other
4.2¢/liter
2206.00.90.15
In aluminum containers
Free
2206.00.90.25
Other
Free
2206.00.90.30
In aluminum containers
Free
2206.00.90.40
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2206.00 | Other 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: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2206.00.15 | Cider, whether still or sparkling | 0.4¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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 chapter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2206.00.15.20 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2206.00.30.00 | Prune wine | 3.1¢/liter + 22.1¢/pf. liter on ethyl alcohol content | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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) |
| 2206.00.45.00 | Rice wine or sakè | 3¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.3¢/liter(JO) |
| 2206.00.60.00 | Effervescent wine | 13.9¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.1¢/liter (JO) |
| 2206.00.90 | Other | 4.2¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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 containers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2206.00.90.25 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2206.00.90.30 | In aluminum containers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2206.00.90.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
2207 — Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
#Heading 2207 contains 9 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.5%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2207
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength:
Free
2207.10
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher:
Free
2207.10.30.00
For beverage purposes
18.9¢/pf.liter
2207.10.60
For nonbeverage purposes
2.5%
2207.10.60.10
For fuel use
Free
2207.10.60.90
Other
Free
2207.20.00
Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
1.9%
2207.20.00.10
For fuel use
Free
2207.20.00.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2207 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2207.10 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2207.10.30.00 | For beverage purposes | 18.9¢/pf.liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 2207.10.60 | For nonbeverage purposes | 2.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: 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 use | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2207.10.60.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2207.20.00 | Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength | 1.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: 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 use | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2207.20.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
2208 — Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
#Heading 2208 contains 57 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
2208
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:
Free
2208.20
Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy):
Free
2208.20.10.00
Pisco and singani
Free
2208.20.20.00
Valued not over $2.38/liter
Free
2208.20.30.00
Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter
Free
2208.20.40.00
Valued over $3.43/liter
Free
2208.20.50.00
Valued not over $2.38/liter
Free
2208.20.60.00
Valued over $2.38/liter
Free
2208.30
Whiskies:
Free
2208.30.30
Irish and Scotch
Free
2208.30.30.30
In containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.30.30.60
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.30.60
Other
Free
2208.30.60.20
In containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.30.60.40
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.30.60.55
Rye
Free
2208.30.60.65
Other
Free
2208.30.60.75
Rye
Free
2208.30.60.85
Other
Free
2208.40
Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products:
Free
2208.40.20.00
Valued not over $3 per proof liter
23.7¢/pf.liter
2208.40.40.00
Valued over $3 per proof liter
Free
2208.40.60.00
Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter
23.7¢/pf.liter
2208.40.80.00
Valued over 69¢ per proof liter
Free
2208.50.00
Gin and Geneve
Free
2208.50.00.30
In containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.50.00.60
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.60
Vodka:
Free
2208.60.10.00
Valued not over $2.05/liter
Free
2208.60.20.00
Valued over $2.05/liter
Free
2208.60.50.00
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.70.00
Liqueurs and cordials
Free
2208.70.00.30
In containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.70.00.60
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.90
Other:
Free
2208.90.01.00
Aquavit
Free
2208.90.05.00
Not fit for use as beverages
Free
2208.90.10.00
Fit for use as beverages
Free
2208.90.12.00
In containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.14.00
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.15.00
Valued over $3.43/liter
Free
2208.90.20.00
Valued not over $2.38/liter
Free
2208.90.25.00
Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter
Free
2208.90.30.00
Valued over $3.43/liter
Free
2208.90.35.00
Valued not over $2.38/liter
Free
2208.90.40.00
Valued over $2.38/liter
Free
2208.90.46
Kirschwasser and ratafia
Free
2208.90.46.30
In containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.46.60
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.50.00
In containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.55.00
In containers each holding over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.71.00
Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages
Free
2208.90.72.00
Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.75.00
Other
Free
2208.90.80
Other
21.1¢/pf.liter
2208.90.80.10
Premixed cocktails or other mixed beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 liters
Free
2208.90.80.20
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.20 | Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.20.10.00 | Pisco and singani | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.20.20.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.20.30.00 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.20.40.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.20.50.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.20.60.00 | Valued over $2.38/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30 | Whiskies: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.30 | Irish and Scotch | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.30.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.30.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.60.20 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.60.40 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.60.55 | Rye | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.60.65 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.60.75 | Rye | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.30.60.85 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.40 | Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.40.20.00 | Valued not over $3 per proof liter | 23.7¢/pf.liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 10.5¢/pf. liter (JO) |
| 2208.40.40.00 | Valued over $3 per proof liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.40.60.00 | Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter | 23.7¢/pf.liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 10.5¢/pf.liter (JO) |
| 2208.40.80.00 | Valued over 69¢ per proof liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.50.00 | Gin and Geneve | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.50.00.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.50.00.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.60.10.00 | Valued not over $2.05/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.60.20.00 | Valued over $2.05/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.60.50.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.70.00 | Liqueurs and cordials | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.70.00.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.70.00.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.01.00 | Aquavit | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.05.00 | Not fit for use as beverages | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.10.00 | Fit for use as beverages | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.12.00 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.14.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.15.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.20.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.25.00 | Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.30.00 | Valued over $3.43/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.35.00 | Valued not over $2.38/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.40.00 | Valued over $2.38/liter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.46 | Kirschwasser and ratafia | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.46.30 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.46.60 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.50.00 | In containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.55.00 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.71.00 | Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.72.00 | Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.75.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.80 | Other | 21.1¢/pf.liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (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 liters | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 2208.90.80.20 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
2209 — Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
#Heading 2209 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: —. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2209.00.00.00 | Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid | 0.5¢/pf.liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 22
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 22). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.