2207.10.30.00 - For beverage purposes

This HTS category, 2207.10.30.00, specifically classifies undenatured ethyl alcohol that has an alcoholic strength of 80 percent by volume or higher, and is intended for beverage purposes. This means the alcohol is not mixed with any other substances that would make it unfit for human consumption. It is pure, high-proof ethanol, ready to be used in the production of alcoholic drinks like spirits, liqueurs, or as a base for certain prepared beverages.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its sibling category, 2207.10.60, which covers undenatured ethyl alcohol of the same alcoholic strength but intended for non-beverage purposes. The key differentiator here is the intended end-use. While the physical characteristics (undenatured, 80% alcohol by volume or higher) are identical, the explicit designation for consumption as a beverage is what places the product within this specific HTS code.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 2207.10.30.00 is final based on the criteria of undenatured ethyl alcohol, an alcoholic strength of 80 percent by volume or higher, and its intended use for beverage production. Importers and exporters must carefully document the intended use of the alcohol to ensure accurate classification and compliance with customs regulations.