Import duty / Chapter 22 / Heading 2208
Heading 2208 covers 7 tariff lines in LoadLoom's table; 2 of them clear duty-free under USMCA for goods made in Canada, the US or Mexico. Published US and Canadian rates below, verified October 2026. Pick the line that matches your goods for the worked example and border steps.
| HS code | Goods | US duty | Canada duty | USMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208.20 | Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc | Free | Free | Not eligible |
| 2208.30 | Whiskies | Free | Free | Not eligible |
| 2208.40 | Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products | Free | specific or compound rate | Not eligible |
| 2208.50 | Gin and geneva | Free | specific or compound rate | Free with certificate |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | Free | specific or compound rate | Not eligible |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | Free | specific or compound rate | Free with certificate |
| 2208.90 | Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages; n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 | Free | specific or compound rate | Not eligible |
This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.
