HTS 2204.21.60.00 · Chapter 22
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
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 2204.21.60.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 5.3¢/liter
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 33¢/liter
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 22
- Beverages, spirits and…
According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.
The verdict
At -1%, HTS 2204.21.60.00's general duty rate is among the lowest-taxed imports in the US tariff schedule, higher than 0% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 5.3¢/liter
- General (MFN) rate
- 0th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 22
- Beverages, spirits and…
Where HTS 2204.21.60.00 sits in the US duty-rate distribution
All rate-bearing tariff lines in the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition; this is a rate comparison, not a classification recommendation.
-1% Duty-free in the bottom 1% of 13,544 rate-bearing tariff lines
USITC tariff lines grouped by their published general (MFN) duty rate
Each bar is a published general (MFN) duty-rate band; taller bars hold more rate-bearing tariff lines. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source US International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule · 2026-05-15
About HTS 2204.21.60.00
HTS code 2204.21.60.00 classifies imports of: 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. This line sits within Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar), Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: liters. A footnote applies to this classification: Imports under this subheading may be subject to Federal Excise Tax (26 U.S.C. 5041). See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 2204.21.60.00 is 5.3¢/liter, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.3¢/liter(JO)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 33¢/liter applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: Imports under this subheading may be subject to Federal Excise Tax (26 U.S.C. 5041). See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 2204.21.60.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 5.3¢/liter | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.3¢/liter(JO) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 33¢/liter | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- liters
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- Imports under this subheading may be subject to Federal Excise Tax (26 U.S.C. 5041). See 9903.88.03.
Related Items in Chapter 22
Showing 10 of 75 tariff lines in HTS Chapter 22.
Mineral waters and aerated waters
Other
Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored
Non-alcoholic beer
Chocolate milk drink
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
Other
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)
Other
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