Analysis
HTS 2208.60.20 covers valued over $2.05/liter under heading 2208 (undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent…). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in pf.liters.
For statistics it divides in two: 2208.60.20.30 for certified organic and 2208.60.20.60 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 87% of the 39 tariff lines in chapter 22 that are also free. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The other lines in the same group are 2208.60.10 (valued not over $2.05/liter, duty-free) and 2208.60.50 (in containers each holding over 4 liters, duty-free).
All 2 neighbouring lines carry the same duty-free rate, so a borderline choice between them changes the statistics reported, not the duty paid.
Every edition we compared, from Jan 2023 to Oct 2026 (Rev. 22), shows the same general rate of Free.
Statistical suffixes
| Code | Description | Units | NAICS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208.60.20.30 | Certified organic | pf.liters | |
| 2208.60.20.60 | Other | pf.liters |
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2208.60.10 | Valued not over $2.05/liter | Free |
| 2208.60.50 | In containers each holding over 4 liters | Free |