HTS Chapter 22 · Section IV
Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Chapter 22 averages a 1.8% general (MFN) duty across its 76 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 17.5%.
- 1.8%
- avg MFN duty
- 17.5%
- highest line
- 76
- rated tariff lines
- 46%
- enter duty-free
Tariff lines in Chapter 22 by duty-rate band
How the 76 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges
About HTS Chapter 22
HTS Chapter 22 - Beverages, spirits and vinegar - organizes 201 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 76 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 22 sits within Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco), which groups commercially related product categories together.
The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 1.8%, with the highest individual rate reaching 17.5%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.
Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under beverages, spirits and vinegar. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.
Chapter 22 At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total tariff classifications | 201 | All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines. |
| Lines with explicit rates | 76 | Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty. |
| Average general rate | 1.8% | Mean MFN rate across rated lines. |
| Highest line rate | 17.5% | Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter. |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.
Tariff 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:
2201.10.00.00 Mineral waters and aerated waters
liters 0.26¢/liter
2201.90.00.00 Other
t Free
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:
2202.10.00 Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored
0.2¢/liter
Carbonated soft drinks:
2202.10.00.20 Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin)
liters Other:
2202.10.00.45 In aluminum containers
liters 2202.10.00.55 Other
liters Other:
2202.10.00.65 In aluminum containers
liters 2202.10.00.75 Other
liters Other:
2202.91.00 Non-alcoholic beer
0.2¢/liter
2202.91.00.10 In aluminum containers
liters 2202.91.00.20 Other
liters 2202.99 Other:
Milk-based drinks:
2202.99.10.00 Chocolate milk drink
liters, kg cmsc 17%
Other:
2202.99.22.00 Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters, kg 17.5%
2202.99.24.00 Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
liters, kg 17.5%
2202.99.28.00 Other
liters, kg 23.5¢/liter + 14.9%
Fruit or vegetable juices, fortified with vitamins or minerals:
Orange juice:
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)
liters 4.5¢/liter
2202.99.35.00 Other
liters 7.85¢/liter
Other:
2202.99.36.00 Juice of any single fruit or vegetable
liters The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009
2202.99.37.00 Mixtures of juices
liters The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009
2202.99.91 Other
0.2¢/liter
2202.99.91.10 In aluminum containers
liters 2202.99.91.20 Other
liters 2203.00.00 Beer made from malt
Free
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2203.00.00.30 In glass containers
liters 2203.00.00.60 Other
liters 2203.00.00.90 In containers each holding over 4 liters
liters 2204 Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009:
2204.10.00 Sparkling wine
19.8¢/liter
2204.10.00.30 Valued not over $1.59/liter
liters Valued over $1.59/liter:
2204.10.00.65 Certified organic
liters 2204.10.00.75 Other
liters Other wine; grape must with fermentation prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol:
2204.21 In containers holding 2 liters or less:
2204.21.20.00 Effervescent wine
liters 19.8¢/liter
Other:
Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol.:
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
liters 6.3¢/liter
2204.21.50 Other
6.3¢/liter
Valued not over $1.05/liter:
2204.21.50.05 Red
liters 2204.21.50.15 White
liters 2204.21.50.25 Other
liters Valued over $1.05/liter:
2204.21.50.28 Icewine
liters Other:
Red:
2204.21.50.35 Certified organic
liters 2204.21.50.40 Not certified organic
liters White:
2204.21.50.50 Certified organic
liters 2204.21.50.55 Not certified organic
liters 2204.21.50.60 Other
liters Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol.:
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
liters 5.3¢/liter
2204.21.80 Other
16.9¢/liter
2204.21.80.30 Sherry
liters 2204.21.80.60 Other
liters 2204.22 In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 10 liters:
In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters:
2204.22.20 Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol
8.4¢/liter
Valued not over $1.05/liter:
2204.22.20.05 Red
liters 2204.22.20.15 White
liters 2204.22.20.25 Other
liters Valued over $1.05/liter:
2204.22.20.30 Red
liters 2204.22.20.45 White
liters 2204.22.20.60 Other
liters 2204.22.40.00 Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol
liters 22.4¢/liter
In containers holding over 4 liters but not over 10 liters:
2204.22.60.00 Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol.
liters 14¢/liter
2204.22.80.00 Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol
liters 22.4¢/liter
2204.29 Other:
2204.29.61.00 Of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14 percent vol.
liters 14¢/liter
2204.29.81.00 Of an alcoholic strength by volume over 14 percent vol
liters 22.4¢/liter
2204.30.00.00 Other grape must
liters, pf.liters 4.4¢/liter + 31.4¢/pf. liter
2205 Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavored with plants or aromatic substances:
2205.10 In containers holding 2 liters or less:
2205.10.30.00 Vermouth
liters 3.5¢/liter
2205.10.60.00 Other
liters 4.2¢/liter
2205.90 Other:
Vermouth:
2205.90.20.00 In containers each holding over 2 liters but not over 4 liters
liters 3.5¢/liter
2205.90.40.00 In containers each holding over 4 liters
liters 3.8¢/liter
2205.90.60.00 Other
liters 4.2¢/liter
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:
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
liters 2206.00.15.20 Other
liters 2206.00.30.00 Prune wine
liters, pf.liters 3.1¢/liter + 22.1¢/pf. liter on ethyl alcohol content
2206.00.45.00 Rice wine or sakè
liters 3¢/liter
Other:
2206.00.60.00 Effervescent wine
liters 13.9¢/liter
2206.00.90 Other
4.2¢/liter
Mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2206.00.90.15 In aluminum containers
liters 2206.00.90.25 Other
liters Other:
2206.00.90.30 In aluminum containers
liters 2206.00.90.40 Other
liters 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:
2207.10 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher:
2207.10.30.00 For beverage purposes
pf.liters 18.9¢/pf.liter
2207.10.60 For nonbeverage purposes
2.5%
2207.10.60.10 For fuel use
liters 2207.10.60.90 Other
liters 2207.20.00 Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
1.9%
2207.20.00.10 For fuel use
liters 2207.20.00.90 Other
liters 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:
2208.20 Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc (grape brandy):
2208.20.10.00 Pisco and singani
pf.liters Free
Other:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.20.20.00 Valued not over $2.38/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.20.30.00 Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.20.40.00 Valued over $3.43/liter
pf.liters Free
In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.20.50.00 Valued not over $2.38/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.20.60.00 Valued over $2.38/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.30 Whiskies:
2208.30.30 Irish and Scotch
Free
2208.30.30.30 In containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.30.30.60 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.30.60 Other
Free
Bourbon:
2208.30.60.20 In containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.30.60.40 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters Other:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.30.60.55 Rye
pf.liters 2208.30.60.65 Other
pf.liters In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.30.60.75 Rye
pf.liters 2208.30.60.85 Other
pf.liters 2208.40 Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.40.20.00 Valued not over $3 per proof liter
pf.liters 23.7¢/pf.liter
2208.40.40.00 Valued over $3 per proof liter
pf.liters Free
In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.40.60.00 Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter
pf.liters 23.7¢/pf.liter
2208.40.80.00 Valued over 69¢ per proof liter
pf.liters Free
2208.50.00 Gin and Geneve
Free
2208.50.00.30 In containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.50.00.60 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.60 Vodka:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.60.10.00 Valued not over $2.05/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.60.20.00 Valued over $2.05/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.60.50.00 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters Free
2208.70.00 Liqueurs and cordials
Free
2208.70.00.30 In containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.70.00.60 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.90 Other:
2208.90.01.00 Aquavit
pf.liters Free
Bitters:
2208.90.05.00 Not fit for use as beverages
pf.liters Free
2208.90.10.00 Fit for use as beverages
pf.liters Free
Brandy:
Slivovitz:
Valued not over $3.43/liter:
2208.90.12.00 In containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters Free
2208.90.14.00 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters Free
2208.90.15.00 Valued over $3.43/liter
pf.liters Free
Other:
In containers each holding not over 4 liters:
2208.90.20.00 Valued not over $2.38/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.90.25.00 Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.90.30.00 Valued over $3.43/liter
pf.liters Free
In containers each holding over 4 liters:
2208.90.35.00 Valued not over $2.38/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.90.40.00 Valued over $2.38/liter
pf.liters Free
2208.90.46 Kirschwasser and ratafia
Free
2208.90.46.30 In containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters 2208.90.46.60 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters Tequila:
2208.90.50.00 In containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters Free
2208.90.55.00 In containers each holding over 4 liters
pf.liters Free
2208.90.71.00 Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages
pf.liters Free
Other:
Spirits:
2208.90.72.00 Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters
pf.liters Free
2208.90.75.00 Other
pf.liters 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
pf.liters 2208.90.80.20 Other
pf.liters 2209.00.00.00 Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
pf.liters, liters 0.5¢/pf.liter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTS Chapter 22 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 22 covers Beverages, spirits and vinegar. It contains 201 individual tariff classifications, of which 76 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 22? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 22 is 1.8%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 17.5%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 22? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.
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