2208.50.00.30 - In containers each holding not over 4 liters

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.