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💾 Data Updated: 2025 HTS Revision 30 • Last updated: November 24, 2025

2208.90 - Other:

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Overview

This HTS category, "Other," under heading 2208, serves as a residual classification for spirituous beverages that are not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings. It encompasses a wide array of alcoholic drinks derived from fermentation and subsequent distillation, provided they are not denatured and have an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol. Essentially, if a spirituous beverage does not fit into categories like grape brandy, whiskies, rum, gin, vodka, or other clearly defined types, it will likely fall under this broad "Other" classification.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is crucial to understand that the preceding subheadings precisely define specific types of spirits based on their raw materials and distillation processes. For example, 2208.20 is for grape-based spirits, 2208.30 for whiskies (typically grain-based), and 2208.40 for rum (sugar-cane based). Heading 2208.90.00, therefore, captures all other spirituous beverages not covered by these specific definitions, including those with unique production methods or ingredient bases.

Within this broad "Other" category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. These subcategories, such as Aquavit, Bitters, Kirschwasser and ratafia, and Imitations of brandy and other spirituous beverages, acknowledge distinct types of spirits that, while not having their own top-level subheading under 2208, warrant specific enumeration for trade purposes. This allows for more precise data collection and tariff application for a diverse range of spirituous products that do not fit into the more common, well-defined categories.

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