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2208.50.00.30 - In containers each holding not over 4 liters 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitypf.liters
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty$1.99/pf. liter
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 2208.50.00.30, specifically covers gin and geneva that are packaged in containers with a capacity not exceeding 4 liters. Gin and geneva are distilled alcoholic beverages primarily flavored with juniper berries. This classification applies to products intended for consumption, as opposed to industrial uses, and assumes they meet the typical alcoholic strength and compositional requirements for these spirits.

The key differentiating factor for this classification lies in the container size. It is distinct from its sibling category, 2208.50.00.60, which applies to the same types of spirits but are presented in containers exceeding 4 liters. This distinction is crucial for customs purposes, as it often impacts duty rates and regulatory requirements based on the volume of product being imported or exported.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific HTS code. Therefore, the classification decision hinges solely on the nature of the spirit as gin or geneva and its packaging volume. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product definitively falls under the definition of gin or geneva and that the containers do not hold more than 4 liters to correctly apply this classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2208.50.00.30?
HTS code 2208.50.00.30 covers In containers each holding not over 4 liters under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar.
›What products are classified under 2208.50.00.30?
This classification covers In containers each holding not over 4 liters. It is a subcategory of Gin and Geneve (2208.50.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 2208.50.00.30?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2208.50.00.30 is Free. The Column 2 rate is $1.99/pf. liter.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2208.50.00.30?
Imports under HTS 2208.50.00.30 are measured in pf.liters.

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