2208.90.80Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less…
HTS Code 2208.90.80 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesBeverages, spirits and vinegarUndenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:Other:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
Estimated Duty on 2208.90.80
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026 · 1,000 units
- Total duty
- 14.61%
- $1,461.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 15.08%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $11,508.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty2.11%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 2208.90.80
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 21.1¢/pf.liter
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free / 9.3¢/pf.liter
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- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- $4.05/pf. liter
- China21.1¢/pfliter + 12.5%
- Mexico21.1¢/pfliter + 10%
- Canada21.1¢/pfliter + 60%
- Vietnam21.1¢/pfliter + 12.5%
- Germany21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89%
Tariff updates
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- Sep 28, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP implements Section 338 import exclusion on certain Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicle products
- Sep 28, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP adds FTZ and cargo release error codes for restricted Canadian products under Section 338
- Jul 23, 2026 · PublishedUS imposes 50% Section 338 duty on certain Canadian products over motor vehicle tariffs
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US Import Duty on HTS 2208.90.80 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from China pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 12.5% |
| Mexico | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 60%50% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 12.5% |
| Germany | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| Japan | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10.39% |
| South Korea | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10.39% |
| Taiwan | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| India | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10% |
| Ireland | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| Italy | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| Switzerland | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10.39% |
| Thailand | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 12.5% |
| Malaysia | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10% |
| United Kingdom | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10% |
| France | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| Indonesia | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10% |
| Brazil | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10% |
| Cambodia | 21.1¢/pfliter |
| 21.1¢/pfliter + 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from China pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Mexico pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Canada pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 60% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Vietnam pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Germany pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 7.89% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.89%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Japan pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10.39% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.39%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from South Korea pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10.39% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.39%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Taiwan pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 7.89% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.89%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from India pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Ireland pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 7.89% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.89%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Italy pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 7.89% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.89%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Switzerland pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10.39% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.39%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Thailand pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Malaysia pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from United Kingdom pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from France pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 7.89% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.89%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Indonesia pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Brazil pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Bangladesh pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Cambodia pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2208.90.80 From
In 2025 the US imported $56M of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80 and related codes), down 41% on 2024, mostly from China (26%), Canada (21%) and South Korea (19%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $14M | 26% | 67% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 12.5% |
| Canada | $12M | 21% | 56% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 60%50% with USMCA |
| South Korea | $11M | 19% | 762% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 10.39% |
| Mexico | $8M | 15% | 39% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 10%0% with USMCA |
| New Zealand | $5M | 9% | 0% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 12.5% |
| France | $1M | 3% | 161% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| Japan | $960K | 2% | 19% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 10.39% |
| Italy | $755K | 1% | 16% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| Taiwan | $740K | 1% | 66% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
| Netherlands | $539K | 1% | 7% | 21.1¢/pfliter + 7.89% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
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What does HTS code 2208.90.80 cover?
HTS code 2208.90.80 covers undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (Other), classified under Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 21.1¢/pf.liter. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2208.90.80?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2208.90.80 is 21.1¢/pf.liter. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)9.3¢/pf.liter(JO). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is $4.05/pf. liter. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from China pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Vietnam pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less… (HTS 2208.90.80) from Mexico pay the 21.1¢/pfliter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
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