HS 220870

Liqueurs and Cordials

U.S. imports of liqueurs and cordials (HS 220870) totaled $70.4M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Liqueurs and cordials — sweetened, flavored spirits produced across a wide range of botanical, fruit, cream, and herbal styles — are classified in the US schedule by container size, with lines for containers not over 4 liters (2208700030) and over 4 liters (2208700060). Canada leads US import supply for this heading, followed by France and Italy, with Ireland and Mexico also among the top sources — a supplier mix that spans Irish cream liqueurs, French herbal spirits, Italian amari, and Mexican coffee liqueurs. TTB label approval is mandatory for all imported liqueurs, and formulas containing certain botanical ingredients may require additional review. Importers should confirm that sugar content and alcohol strength declarations meet US standards for the liqueur designation.

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Imports

$70.4M

from 51 countries · YTD: $266.7M

Exports

$78.0M

Surplus of $7.6M (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $7.6M (net exporter)

YTD: $266.7M imported (April 2026)

3.2K shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1CANADA

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

BEER MADE FROM MALT

HS 220300

$504.3M

CORDIALS, LIQUEURS, KIRSCHWASSER, RATAFIA, ETC.

HS 220890

$235.2M

WINE, FR GRAPE NESOI & GR MUST W ALC, NOV 2 LITERS

HS 220421

$230.6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do liqueurs and cordials face any special TTB requirements beyond standard label approval?

Yes — liqueurs containing certain botanicals, herbs, or proprietary formulas may require TTB formula approval in addition to label approval. Cream liqueurs also have specific standards of identity regarding dairy content and alcohol strength that must be met before US market entry.

Who are the leading foreign suppliers of liqueurs and cordials to the United States?

Canada is the top supplier, followed by France and Italy. Ireland and Mexico also rank among the top five sources, reflecting the global diversity of liqueur styles — from Irish cream to French herbal spirits to Mexican coffee liqueurs — that US importers source.