2208.90.75.00 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | pf.liters |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $1.78/pf. liter |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS subcategory, 2208.90.75.00, covers "Other" spirituous beverages that do not fall under more specific classifications within heading 2208. It is a residual category for spirits and liqueurs not otherwise enumerated, intended to capture a broad range of alcoholic drinks produced by distillation. This includes products such as certain types of schnapps, aquavit, arrack, and other less common distilled spirits that do not have a dedicated HTS classification.
It is important to distinguish this classification from its sibling, 2208.90.72.00, which specifically covers Mezcal in containers not exceeding 4 liters. While Mezcal is a spirituous beverage, its specific packaging and type allow for more precise classification, leaving this "Other" category for spirits that do not meet those distinct criteria or are of a different spirituous nature altogether. The key differentiating factor lies in the specific type of distilled spirit and its packaging, if a more granular sibling category exists.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification into 2208.90.75.00 is typically determined after all more specific classifications within heading 2208 have been considered and ruled out. The classification relies on the general characteristics of the product as a distilled spirituous beverage and its absence from any more narrowly defined provisions.