Vodka — HS Code
Vodka — in containers of 2 litres or less, of an alcoholic strength not exceeding 45.4% vol
HS Code
2208 — Undenatured ethyl alcohol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 22 — Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Heading
2208 — Undenatured ethyl alcohol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — vodka is classified under 2208.60 by container size and ABV
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Vodka in retail containers up to 2 litres is classified under 2208.60.11 (not exceeding 45.4% vol). Higher-strength vodka above 45.4% ABV is 2208.60.19. Russian and Belarusian vodka has been subject to additional import duties (35%) in the EU since 2022 as a response to the war in Ukraine under the Common Commercial Policy — verify current status and origin before importing. Flavoured vodkas (citrus, vanilla, etc.) remain 2208.60 as long as vodka is the base spirit. Vodka in bulk containers over 2 litres is 2208.60.91. Certificate of origin is critical for spirits given the high excise and any applicable ADD.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
2208.60.11
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
2208.60.11
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
2208.60.11
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Related searches
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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