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U.S. imports of gin and geneva (HS 220850) totaled $18.0M in July 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Gin and Geneva paid $1.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.3% on $13.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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1.4K shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 2208
Subheading 220850 · $18.0M of $624.5M
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Imports
$18.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$6.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208500030 | Gin and Geneve Containers not Over 4 Liters Each | $17.6M | 7.06% | 76.51% | $1.2M |
| 2208500060 | Gin and Geneve Containers Over 4 Liters Each | $414K | 8.53% | 85.34% | $35K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2208500000 | Gin and Geneva | $6.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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United Kingdom and Netherlands together supply 67% of it.
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rate provision · imports
24.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.09%.