HS code for vinegar

HS code

2209.00

US HTS code

2209.00.00

US general duty

0.5¢/pf.liter

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

Vinegar and its substitutes from acetic acid are 2209.00.

US tariff lines under 2209.00

US HTS code	Description	General duty
2209.00.00	Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid 2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 2209.00.00.30 — Certified organic 2209.00.00.60 — Other	0.5¢/pf.liter

Import duty on vinegar by country

Import into the US

0.5¢/pf.liter

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Import into the UK

Varies by line

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Import into the EU

Varies by line

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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 vinegar?

The international HS code for vinegar is 2209.00. Vinegar and its substitutes from acetic acid are 2209.00.

Q2What is the US import duty on vinegar?

Under HTS 2209.00.00, the US general duty rate is 0.5¢/pf.liter. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for vinegar?

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 2209.00 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (2209.00) 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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