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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+60.0%60%
🇩🇪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

Related Products under HTS 2208.90.80.20

Gin 47% ABV

A juniper-flavored spirit distilled to 47% ABV, classified under HTS 2208.90.80.20 as other spirituous beverages below 80% vol. not fitting specific spirit headings like whiskey.

Tequila 38% ABV

Blue agave-based spirit at 38% ABV, falling into HTS 2208.90.80.20 as other spirits not qualifying as specific types like whiskey or brandy.

Neutral Grain Spirits 75% ABV

High-proof rectified spirit from grains at 75% ABV, used in blending or rectification, classified under HTS 2208.90.80.20 as other ethyl alcohol under 80% vol.

Aquavit 45% ABV

Caraway-flavored potato or grain spirit at 45% ABV, imported as other spirituous beverage under HTS 2208.90.80.20.

Soju 20% ABV

Korean distilled rice or grain spirit at 20% ABV, classified as other spirituous beverages under HTS 2208.90.80.20 due to low strength.

Arrack 42% ABV

Palm sap or rice distilled spirit from Southeast Asia at 42% ABV, under HTS 2208.90.80.20 as other spirits.