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U.S. imports of gin and geneva (SITC 11245) 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 dataGin and geneva are juniper-forward distilled spirits that occupy a distinct classification from other neutral grain spirits, with geneva (genever) carrying its own protected geographic and production identity under EU regulations. Both styles enter US commerce subject to TTB labeling requirements, including mandatory statement of composition and alcohol content, and importers must hold a valid importer's basic permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. The category spans London Dry, Old Tom, and Dutch-style genever, each with different botanical profiles and aging conventions that affect how they are positioned in the premium spirits market.
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requires that imported gin bear a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA), a statement of alcohol by volume, the country of origin, and the class and type designation. London Dry gin, for example, must meet specific production standards to carry that designation.
Both gin and genever fall under the same SITC heading, but they are distinct products: genever is a malt-wine-based Dutch spirit with a heavier grain character, while gin is typically a neutral spirit redistilled with botanicals. The distinction matters for TTB class-and-type labeling and for marketing claims, even though they share a tariff classification.
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| 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 |
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