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SITCSection 1
U.S. imports of spirits and distilled alcoholic beverages, n.e.s. (SITC 11249) totaled $388.4M in April 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Spirits and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages, N.E.S. paid $9.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $97.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Spirits and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages, N.E.S. imports of $388.4M in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $352.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA residual catch-all for distilled alcoholic beverages not classified elsewhere in the SITC schedule — encompassing products such as arrack, pisco, soju, and other regionally specific spirits that do not fit neatly into whisky, brandy, rum, gin, or vodka headings. TTB importer permitting and COLA approval are mandatory regardless of spirit type, and some products in this grouping may face Section 301 tariff exposure depending on country of origin. The breadth of this category means classification disputes are common, particularly for novel or blended distillates whose production methods straddle multiple definitions.
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Products such as arrack, pisco, aguardiente, soju, baijiu, and other traditional or regionally specific distillates that do not meet the definitional criteria for whisky, brandy, rum, gin, or vodka are typically classified here. Novel distillates and blended products with ambiguous production methods also frequently land in this residual heading.
Depending on the country of origin, certain distilled spirits in this grouping may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable HTS 10-digit classification and check current USTR actions for the specific origin before entry, as trade remedy applicability varies by product and source country.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $258.1M | $10.0M | -$248.1M |
| NETHERLANDS | $7.3M | $52.8M | +$45.4M |
| IRELAND | $13.7M | $38.9M | +$25.1M |
| FRANCE | $36.0M | $617K | -$35.4M |
| CANADA | $26.5M | $7.2M | -$19.2M |
Monthly import values over time