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U.S. imports of other spirituous beverages (aquavit, bitters, slivovitz, tequila, mezcal, and more) (HS 220890) totaled $274.0M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Other Spirituous Beverages (Aquavit, Bitters, Slivovitz, Tequila, Mezcal, and More) paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $18.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Other Spirituous Beverages (Aquavit, Bitters, Slivovitz, Tequila, Mezcal, and More) imports of $274.0M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $243.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMexico dominates this residual spirits heading primarily through tequila (lines 2208905000 and 2208905500) and mezcal (2208907200), both of which carry Mexican geographic indication protections enforced through TTB labeling requirements. The heading is unusually broad, spanning aquavit (2208900100), potable and non-potable bitters, slivovitz plum brandy, non-grape brandies, ready-to-drink premixed cocktails (2208909010), and undenatured ethyl alcohol below 80% ABV. South Korea is the second-largest supplier, largely through soju and other Korean spirits classified under the NESOI lines. Correct 10-digit classification within this heading requires identifying the specific spirit type, as the lines are product-specific rather than organized purely by container size.
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RTD premixed cocktails and mixed beverages are classified at 2208909010 (containers not over 4 liters) when they contain distilled spirits as the alcohol base. The key classification question is whether the product's alcohol derives from distilled spirits (heading 2208) versus fermented beverages (heading 2206). Products with a mixed base may require a binding ruling to confirm the correct heading before importation.
Both tequila and mezcal are Mexican geographic indications. TTB requires that spirits labeled 'tequila' or 'mezcal' meet the applicable Mexican Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM) standards and originate in the designated Mexican regions. Importers typically provide a certificate of conformity from an authorized Mexican certification body, along with TTB formula and label approvals, to substantiate the geographic indication claim at entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $256.0M | $3.5M | -$252.5M |
| NETHERLANDS | $35K | $14.1M | +$14.0M |
| CANADA | $704K | $6.2M | +$5.5M |
| FRANCE | $6.8M | $88K | -$6.7M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $4.3M | $17K | -$4.3M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208905000 | TEQUILA IN CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH | $224.6M | 10.00% | $131K |
| 2208905500 | TEQUILA IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING OVER 4 LITERS | $20.1M | 10.00% | $2K |
| 2208907200 | MESCAL IN CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH | $9.3M | 10.00% | $12K |
| 2208908010 | UNDENETHYL ALC LESS TH 80% ALC PREMIX,NT OV 4 LTR | $7.1M | 10.67% | $580K |
| 2208907500 | OTHER SPIRITUOUS BEVERAGES, NESOI | $6.3M | 10.76% | $573K |
| 2208901000 | BITTERS FIT FOR USE AS BEVERAGES | $2.7M | 7.37% | $193K |
| 2208903000 | BRANDY NESOI CNTRS NOT OVER 4 LITERS OVER $3.43/L | $2.5M | 9.80% | $196K |
| 2208908020 | UNDENATURED ETHYL ALCOHOL LESS THAN 80% ALCH NESOI | $760K | 11.14% | $62K |
| 2208901200 | SLIVOVITZ BRANDY CNTRS NT OV 4 LITER NT OV $3.43/L | $389K | 0.06% | $239 |
| 2208904000 | BRANDY NESOI CNTRS OVER 4 LITERS VAL OVER $2.38/L | $182K | 10.00% | $18K |
| 2208900500 | BITTERS NOT FIT FOR USE AS BEVERAGES | $135K | 0.00% | -- |
| 2208901500 | SLIVOVITZ BRANDY VALUED OVER $3.43/LITER | $66K | 10.00% | $7K |
| 2208902500 | BRANDY NESOI CNTR NT OV 4L OV $2.38 NOT OV $3.43/L | $59K | 3.24% | $1K |
| 2208902000 | BRANDY NESOI CNTRS NOT OVER 4 LITER NOT OV $2.38/L | $10K | 2.31% | $232 |
| 2208900100 | AQUAVIT | $0 | -- | -- |
| 2208907100 | IMITATIONS OF BRANDY & OTHER SPIRITUOUS BEVERAGES | $0 | -- | -- |
TEQUILA IN CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH
TEQUILA IN CONTAINERS EACH HOLDING OVER 4 LITERS
MESCAL IN CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH
UNDENETHYL ALC LESS TH 80% ALC PREMIX,NT OV 4 LTR
OTHER SPIRITUOUS BEVERAGES, NESOI
BITTERS FIT FOR USE AS BEVERAGES
BRANDY NESOI CNTRS NOT OVER 4 LITERS OVER $3.43/L
UNDENATURED ETHYL ALCOHOL LESS THAN 80% ALCH NESOI
SLIVOVITZ BRANDY CNTRS NT OV 4 LITER NT OV $3.43/L
BRANDY NESOI CNTRS OVER 4 LITERS VAL OVER $2.38/L
BITTERS NOT FIT FOR USE AS BEVERAGES
SLIVOVITZ BRANDY VALUED OVER $3.43/LITER
BRANDY NESOI CNTR NT OV 4L OV $2.38 NOT OV $3.43/L
BRANDY NESOI CNTRS NOT OVER 4 LITER NOT OV $2.38/L
AQUAVIT
IMITATIONS OF BRANDY & OTHER SPIRITUOUS BEVERAGES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2208909020 | OTHER SPIRITUOUS BEVERAGES, NESOI | $29.9M |
| 2208905100 | TEQUILA | $10.7M |
| 2208909010 | PREMIXED COCKTAILS/MIX BEVERAGES,RTD,NT OV 4 LTRS | $739K |
OTHER SPIRITUOUS BEVERAGES, NESOI
3.5M pfl
TEQUILA
704.3K pfl
PREMIXED COCKTAILS/MIX BEVERAGES,RTD,NT OV 4 LTRS
64.7K pfl
WHISKIES
HS 220830
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $40.9M | $19.5M | -$21.4M |
| California | $59.2M | $1.1M | -$58.1M |
| Florida | $26.5M | $12.0M | -$14.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $169.3M | $2.9M | -$166.3M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $24.1M | -- | -$24.1M |
| EAGLE PASS, TX | $21.5M | -- | -$21.5M |