Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 22 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 in this chapter
Cooking wines and vinegars sometimes misclassified under Chapter 22 when they should be under Chapter 21 (food preparations) if they are seasoning products.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 22
- 2201 — Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated wat…
- 2202 — Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar o…
- 2203 — Beer made from malt
- 2204 — Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than…
- 2205 — Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or arom…
- 2206 — Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, s…
- 2208 — Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less…
- 2209 — Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid