HS code for tequila & other spirits

HS code

2208.90

US tariff lines

US general duty

Varies by line

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Spirits not named elsewhere, including tequila and mezcal, fall under 2208.90.

US tariff lines under 2208.90

US HTS code	Description	General duty
2208.90.01	Aquavit	Free
2208.90.05	Bitters › Not fit for use as beverages	Free
2208.90.10	Bitters › Fit for use as beverages	Free
2208.90.12	Brandy › Slivovitz › Valued not over $3.43/liter › In containers each holding not over 4 liters	Free
2208.90.14	Brandy › Slivovitz › Valued not over $3.43/liter › In containers each holding over 4 liters	Free
2208.90.15	Brandy › Slivovitz › Valued over $3.43/liter	Free
2208.90.20	Brandy › Other › In containers each holding not over 4 liters › Valued not over $2.38/liter	Free
2208.90.25	Brandy › Other › In containers each holding not over 4 liters › Valued over $2.38 but not over $3.43/liter	Free
2208.90.30	Brandy › Other › In containers each holding not over 4 liters › Valued over $3.43/liter	Free
2208.90.35	Brandy › Other › In containers each holding over 4 liters › Valued not over $2.38/liter	Free
2208.90.40	Brandy › Other › In containers each holding over 4 liters › Valued over $2.38/liter	Free
2208.90.46	Kirschwasser and ratafia 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 2208.90.46.30 — In containers each holding not over 4 liters 2208.90.46.60 — In containers each holding over 4 liters	Free
2208.90.50	Tequila › In containers each holding not over 4 liters 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 2208.90.50.30 — Certified organic 2208.90.50.60 — Other	Free
2208.90.55	Tequila › In containers each holding over 4 liters	Free
2208.90.71	Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages	Free
2208.90.72	Other › Spirits › Mezcal in containers each holding not over 4 liters	Free
2208.90.75	Other › Spirits › Other	Free
2208.90.80	Other › Other 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 2208.90.80.10 — Premixed cocktails or other mixed beverages, ready to consume as packaged, in containers each holding not over 4 liters 2208.90.80.20 — Other	21.1¢/pf.liter

Import duty on tequila & other spirits by country

Import into the US

Varies by line

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Import into the EU

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for tequila & other spirits?

The international HS code for tequila & other spirits is 2208.90. Spirits not named elsewhere, including tequila and mezcal, fall under 2208.90.

Q2What is the US import duty on tequila & other spirits?

It depends on the exact line: 18 US tariff lines sit under 2208.90, with general rates of Varies by line. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for tequila & other spirits?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 2208.90 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (2208.90) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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