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HTS tariff line · chapter 22

2208.90.50

In containers each holding not over 4 liters

Analysis

HTS 2208.90.50 covers in containers each holding not over 4 liters 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: 2208.90.50.30 for certified organic and 2208.90.50.60 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.

All 17 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

CodeDescriptionUnitsNAICS
2208.90.50.30Certified organicpf.liters
2208.90.50.60Otherpf.liters

Neighbouring lines

LineDescriptionGeneral rate
2208.90.01Other: aquavitFree
2208.90.05Not fit for use as beveragesFree
2208.90.10Fit for use as beveragesFree
2208.90.12In containers each holding not over 4 litersFree
2208.90.14In containers each holding over 4 litersFree
2208.90.15Valued over $3.43/literFree
2208.90.20Valued not over $2.38/literFree
2208.90.25Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/literFree
2208.90.30Valued over $3.43/literFree
2208.90.35Valued not over $2.38/literFree
2208.90.40Valued over $2.38/literFree
2208.90.46Kirschwasser and ratafiaFree
2208.90.55In containers each holding over 4 litersFree
2208.90.71Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beveragesFree
2208.90.72Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 litersFree
2208.90.75Spirits: otherFree
2208.90.80Other: other21.1¢/pf.liter