HTS 2205.90.20.00 · Chapter 22
In containers each holding over 2 liters but not over 4 liters
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 2205.90.20.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 3.5¢/liter
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 33¢/liter
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 22
- Beverages, spirits and…
The verdict
At -1%, HTS 2205.90.20.00'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.
- 3.5¢/liter
- General (MFN) rate
- 0th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 22
- Beverages, spirits and…
About HTS 2205.90.20.00
HTS code 2205.90.20.00 classifies imports of: In containers each holding over 2 liters but not over 4 liters. 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 9903.88.15.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 2205.90.20.00 is 3.5¢/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)1.5¢/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 9903.88.15. 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 2205.90.20.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 3.5¢/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)1.5¢/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 9903.88.15.
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Non-alcoholic beer
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Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
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Other
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 2205.90.20.00 classifies under Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar), Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco). The general duty rate of 3.5¢/liter applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Related
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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