HTS codes for beverages and spirits

Headings in Chapter 22

• 2201Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow2
• 2202Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading 200919
• 2203Beer made from malt3
• 2204Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 200929
• 2205Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavored with plants or aromatic substances5
• 2206Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included9
• 2207Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength5
• 2208Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages45
• 2209Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid1

Documents required to import Chapter 22 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• FDA Prior NoticeRequired

  Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

• Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

  Required for plant-based products

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 22 cover?

Chapter 22 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers beverages, spirits and vinegar. It contains 9 four-digit headings and 118 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 22 goods?

General duty rates from 1.9% to 17.5%, with 45 duty-free lines; 66 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 22?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.