U.S. imports of Gin and Geneva (HS 220850) totaled $21.6M in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Gin and Geneva paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Gin and Geneva imports of $21.6M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.6M.
Last updated: August 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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1.3K import shipments a month
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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Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 2208
Subheading 220850 · $21.6M of $747.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208500030 | Gin and Geneve Containers not Over 4 Liters Each | $16.3M | 7.67% | 64.30% | $1.2M |
| 2208500060 | Gin and Geneve Containers Over 4 Liters Each | $673K | 6.84% | 99.28% | $46K |
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 | $6.7M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$21.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $198.6M of Gin and Geneva and exported $74.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
United Kingdom and Canada together supply 65% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
17.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.63% of imports for consumption.