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U.S. imports of gin and geneva (HS 220850) totaled $18.5M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Gin and Geneva paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $13.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Gin and Geneva imports of $18.5M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataJuniper-forward distilled spirits — gin and its Dutch predecessor geneva (genever) — are classified here, with the United Kingdom the dominant US import source, reflecting the global prestige of London Dry and other British gin styles. The heading's three 10-digit lines (2208500000, 2208500030, and 2208500060) separate entries by container size, with the 4-liter threshold determining the applicable line. Geneva (genever), a malt-wine-based Dutch spirit, is classified identically to gin despite its distinct production method, which can create labeling and standards-of-identity questions at TTB review. The Netherlands and Canada are also notable suppliers alongside France and Ireland.
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No. Both gin and geneva are classified together under heading 220850, with no 10-digit distinction between the two spirit types. However, TTB standards of identity treat them differently: gin must be flavored predominantly with juniper berries, while genever has its own standard reflecting its malt-wine base. Importers must ensure label claims match TTB's applicable standard regardless of the shared HTS classification.
Beyond standard CBP entry documentation, importers need a TTB Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) for each label, a commercial invoice with declared value per liter, and a packing list. For spirits claiming a geographic designation such as 'London Dry Gin,' production certificates confirming compliance with the relevant standard of identity are advisable to support TTB review.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $11.3M | $30K | -$11.2M |
| SPAIN | $125K | $2.3M | +$2.2M |
| CANADA | $2.3M | $22K | -$2.3M |
| GERMANY | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| IRELAND | $1.1M | $269K | -$830K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208500030 | GIN AND GENEVE CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH | $18.1M | 9.84% | $1.3M |
| 2208500060 | GIN AND GENEVE CONTAINERS OVER 4 LITERS EACH | $439K | 10.00% | $37K |
GIN AND GENEVE CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH
GIN AND GENEVE CONTAINERS OVER 4 LITERS EACH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2208500000 | GIN AND GENEVA | $4.0M |
GIN AND GENEVA
708.7K pfl
BEER MADE FROM MALT
HS 220300
WINE, FR GRAPE NESOI & GR MUST W ALC, NOV 2 LITERS
HS 220421
CORDIALS, LIQUEURS, KIRSCHWASSER, RATAFIA, ETC.
HS 220890
SPARKLING WINE OF FRESH GRAPES
HS 220410
WATERS, INCL MINERAL & AERATED, SWEETND OR FLAVORD
HS 220210
NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NESOI
HS 220299
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $5.3M | -- | -$5.3M |
| Florida | $2.9M | $654K | -$2.2M |
| Indiana | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $7.4M | $10K | -$7.4M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.3M | $2.4M | +$1.1M |
| DETROIT, MI | $1.8M | $11K | -$1.8M |