What HS code 2208.60 covers
HS code 2208.60 classifies vodka. It is a subheading of heading 2208 (Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages), in chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar), section IV of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 2208.60
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 2208
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 2208.60.
- 2208.20Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
- 2208.30Whiskies
- 2208.40Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
- 2208.50Gin and geneva
- 2208.70Liqueurs and cordials
- 2208.90Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages; n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 2208.60 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.