# European Union tariff lines under HS 2208.20 > The European Union tariff splits HS 2208.20 (spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc) into 12 national lines: 2208 20 12 00 (cognac), 2208 20 14 00 (armagnac), 2208 20 16 00 (brandy de Jerez), 2208 20 18 00 (other) and 8 others. The general (MFN) duty is 0% on all 12 lines. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/220820 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 22](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/22) / [2208.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/220820) ## Key facts - HS subheading: [2208.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/220820) - Duty (MFN): 0% - National lines: 12 - Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21% - De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged - Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar ## European Union lines under 2208.20 The European Union tariff splits HS 2208.20 (spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc) into 12 national lines: 2208 20 12 00 (cognac), 2208 20 14 00 (armagnac), 2208 20 16 00 (brandy de Jerez), 2208 20 18 00 (other) and 8 others. The general (MFN) duty is 0% on all 12 lines. - [2208 20 12 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208201200) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding 2 litres or less, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Cognac. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 14 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208201400) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding 2 litres or less, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Armagnac. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 16 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208201600) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding 2 litres or less, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Brandy or Weinbrand, Brandy de Jerez. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 18 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208201800) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding 2 litres or less, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Brandy or Weinbrand, Other. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 19 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208201900) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding 2 litres or less, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Other. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 26 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208202600) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding 2 litres or less, Obtained by distilling grape marc, Grappa. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 28 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208202800) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding 2 litres or less, Obtained by distilling grape marc, Other. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 62 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208206200) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding more than 2 litres, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Cognac. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 66 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208206600) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding more than 2 litres, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Brandy or Weinbrand. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 69 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208206900) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding more than 2 litres, Obtained by distilling grape wine, Other. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 86 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208208600) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding more than 2 litres, Obtained by distilling grape marc, Grappa. Duty (MFN): 0% - [2208 20 88 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/2208208800) Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, In containers holding more than 2 litres, Obtained by distilling grape marc, Other. Duty (MFN): 0% ## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. ## In other countries National tariff lines under 2208.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/220820): 6 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 2208.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/220820) - Previous subheading: [2207.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/220720) Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength - Next subheading: [2208.30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/220830) Whiskies ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 2208.20? The European Union tariff splits HS 2208.20 (spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc) into 12 national lines: 2208 20 12 00 (cognac), 2208 20 14 00 (armagnac), 2208 20 16 00 (brandy de Jerez), 2208 20 18 00 (other) and 8 others. ### What is the duty on HS 2208.20 in the European Union? The general (MFN) duty is 0% on all 12 lines. ## Sources and updates The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026. This page was last updated on 11 October 2026. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/220820.json