Subheading · Section IV

2208.70: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by: liqueurs and cordials

2208.70

Official description Liqueurs and cordials

  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 120%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$4.5bnWorld trade in 2024

2208.70 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2208, undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 %…, chapter 22.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 2208.70 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 2208.70 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 2208.70 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 120%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 2208.70; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$4.5bn in 2024, up 7.7% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 14.2% of the total, ahead of Italy.

The United States imported the most (US$1.3bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 7th among 158 exporters with US$302.7m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$288.6m, most of it from Italy.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 120% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 2208 70 00 00 Liqueurs and cordials l alc. 100%
  2. 2208 70 10 00 In containers holding 2 litres or less Freel alc. 100%
  3. 2208 70 90 00 In containers holding more than 2 litres Freel alc. 100%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 2208 70 Liqueurs and cordials:
  2. 2208 70 10 In containers holding 2 litres or less Freel alc. 100 %
  3. 2208 70 90 In containers holding more than 2 litres Freel alc. 100 %

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 2208.70 Likörler
  2. 2208.70.10.00.00 Muhtevası 2 litreyi geçmeyen kaplarda olanlar 120%Lt alk.%100
  3. 2208.70.90.00.00 Muhtevası 2 litreyi geçen kaplarda olanlar 120%Lt alk.%100

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 2208.70.00 Liqueurs and cordials Free
  2. 2208.70.00.30 In containers each holding not over 4 liters pf.liters
  3. 2208.70.00.60 In containers each holding over 4 liters pf.liters

World trade in 2024

2208.70 · US$4.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$472.8kUS$472.8k+US$6.5m+US$40.1m+> US$357.8m

Exports: 158
  1. Germany: US$638.2m
  2. Italy: US$606.2m
  3. France: US$482m
  4. Ireland: US$444.2m
  5. Canada: US$357.8m
  6. Netherlands: US$303.8m
  7. United Kingdom: US$302.7m
  8. United States: US$277.8m
  9. Spain: US$237.2m
  10. Mexico: US$107.6m
  11. Belgium: US$88.2m
  12. South Korea: US$79.8m
  13. Japan: US$65.7m
  14. South Africa: US$42m
  15. Sweden: US$40.1m
  16. Latvia: US$39m
  17. Poland: US$32.3m
  18. Austria: US$26.8m
  19. Finland: US$20.7m
  20. Colombia: US$18.7m
  21. Singapore: US$18.4m
  22. Czechia: US$17.2m
  23. China: US$17.2m
  24. Romania: US$16.8m
  25. Luxembourg: US$14.9m
  26. Jamaica: US$14.1m
  27. Croatia: US$13.7m
  28. Denmark: US$13.3m
  29. Slovakia: US$10.7m
  30. Argentina: US$10.6m
  31. Greece: US$10.2m
  32. Cuba: US$8.7m
  33. Lithuania: US$8.4m
  34. New Zealand: US$8.2m
  35. Portugal: US$7.2m
  36. Hungary: US$6.7m
  37. Estonia: US$6.5m
  38. Thailand: US$5.9m
  39. Vietnam: US$5.7m
  40. Australia: US$5.4m
  41. Barbados: US$5.2m
  42. Slovenia: US$4.5m
  43. Serbia: US$4.3m
  44. Russia: US$4.3m
  45. Brazil: US$4.2m
  46. India: US$4.1m
  47. Cyprus: US$3.7m
  48. Switzerland: US$3.5m
  49. Malaysia: US$3.3m
  50. Panama: US$2.8m
  51. Türkiye: US$2.2m
  52. Trinidad & Tobago: US$2m
  53. Dominican Republic: US$1.8m
  54. Ukraine: US$1.4m
  55. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$1.3m
  56. Iran: US$1.2m
  57. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.2m
  58. United Arab Emirates: US$1.1m
  59. Fiji: US$1m
  60. Belarus: US$988k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$638.2m 14.2%
2 Italy US$606.2m 13.5%
3 France US$482m 10.7%
4 Ireland US$444.2m 9.9%
5 Canada US$357.8m 7.9%
6 Netherlands US$303.8m 6.7%
7 United Kingdom US$302.7m 6.7%
8 United States US$277.8m 6.2%
9 Spain US$237.2m 5.3%
10 Mexico US$107.6m 2.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.3bn 28.7%
2 Germany US$304.2m 6.8%
3 United Kingdom US$288.6m 6.4%
4 Netherlands US$228.3m 5.1%
5 Spain US$164.2m 3.6%
6 Canada US$130.5m 2.9%
7 Italy US$118.5m 2.6%
8 France US$112.2m 2.5%
9 Belgium US$98.6m 2.2%
10 Australia US$85.6m 1.9%

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by: liqueurs and cordials?

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by: liqueurs and cordials fall under HS subheading 2208.70, part of heading 2208, in section IV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2208.70 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2208.70 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic…?

Germany, with US$638.2m in 2024 (14.2% of world exports).