Beverages, spirits and vinegar
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Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Common items in this chapter
- —Wine (2204)
- —Beer (2203)
- —Spirits — whisky, vodka, rum (2208)
- —Mineral water (2201)
- —Fruit juice (2009)
Classification notes
Alcohol imports subject to excise duties in addition to customs duty in most countries. Many Middle Eastern countries prohibit alcohol entirely. Age verification and licensing requirements vary by destination.
Frequent misclassification
Cooking wines and vinegars sometimes misclassified under Chapter 22 when they should be under Chapter 21 (food preparations) if they are seasoning products.
Binding tariff ruling database
If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.
Binding tariff ruling database