U.S. exports of Whiskies (HS 220830) totaled $151.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Whiskies paid $3.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.21% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataScotch and Irish whiskies — the dominant import categories by volume — enter under dedicated 10-digit lines (2208303030 and 2208303060) that split by container size, while bourbon and rye lines reflect US-origin spirits that are rarely imported but exist for re-entry scenarios. The United Kingdom and Ireland together account for the bulk of US whisky imports, with Canada and Japan rounding out the top suppliers. TTB standards of identity strictly define each whisky type, and geographic indications such as 'Scotch Whisky' are protected under bilateral agreements, meaning mislabeling carries significant compliance risk. Container size — above or below 4 liters — is the primary structural split across all whisky lines in this heading.
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3.3K import shipments a month
Yes. Although bourbon is a distinctly American product, re-imports or foreign-produced bourbon-style spirits can enter under 2208306020 (containers not over 4 liters) or 2208306040 (containers over 4 liters). TTB's standard of identity for bourbon requires specific grain mash, distillation proof, and aging conditions regardless of origin, so foreign producers claiming the 'bourbon' designation face strict scrutiny.
Scotch Whisky is a protected geographic indication under UK law and recognized in US trade practice. TTB requires that any spirit labeled 'Scotch Whisky' originate in Scotland and meet Scotch Whisky Regulations standards. Importers must retain production certificates and distillery records to substantiate origin claims during CBP and TTB review.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 2208
Subheading 220830 · $151.9M of $351.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$97.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$151.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1B of Whiskies and exported $1.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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47.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.21% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208303030 | Whiskies, Scotch & Irish, Cntrs not Over 4 Liters | $46.9M | 2.02% | 20.19% | $947K |
| 2208306065 | Whiskies, NESOI, Containers not Over 4 Liters Each | $12.2M | 9.09% | 56.07% | $1.1M |
| 2208303060 | Whiskies, Scotch and Irish, Cntrs Over 4 Liters Ea | $8.2M | 3.15% | 31.46% | $259K |
| 2208306085 | Whiskies, NESOI, Containers Over 4 Liters Each | $6.6M | 13.04% | 26.09% | $856K |
| 2208306020 | Whiskies, Bourbon, Containers not Over 4 Liters Ea | $1.5M | 0.02% | 0.21% | $302 |
| 2208306055 | Rye Whiskies, Containers not Over 4 Liters Each | $36K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 2208306075 | Rye Whiskies, Containers Over 4 Liters Each | $15K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 2208306040 | Whiskies, Bourbon, Containers Over 4 Liters Each | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
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