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Vodka 40% ABV

A clear distilled spirit made from fermented grains, typically achieving 40% alcoholic strength by volume, falling under HTS 2208.90.80.20 as a spirituous beverage less than 80% ABV and not otherwise specified. This classification applies to neutral spirits like vodka used for drinking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.60Same rate: 12.5%

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2204.10.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

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2207.10.60Higher: 40% vs 12.5%

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab certification of alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C and proof calculation per U.S

Treasury standards to avoid reclassification

Declare exact proof liters on entry documents; duties scale with proof relative to 100 proof—common pitfall is inaccurate temperature measurement

Obtain TTB approval for formula and labeling; bulk shipments require gauging reports to prevent penalties