Key facts
- Most likely code
- 2208.50
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 4
- General duty (MFN)
- 0%
Summary
Gin imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 2208.50 when it is gin or geneva. It sits in heading 22.08, “Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages”. The tariff of the European Union has 4 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 2208.50 is 0%.
How to choose the right code
Use 2208.50 when it is gin or geneva.
Codes for gin
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to gin.
- 2208.50
Most likely
Legal text: “Gin and Geneva”
Heading 22.08: “Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages”
Applies when it is gin or geneva.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 4 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 2208.50 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 2208.50
- 2208 50 11 00“Gin, in containers holding › 2 litres or less”0%
- 2208 50 19 00“Gin, in containers holding › More than 2 litres”0%
- 2208 50 91 00“Geneva, in containers holding › 2 litres or less”0%
- 2208 50 99 00“Geneva, in containers holding › More than 2 litres”0%
Other countries
National tariff lines for gin are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Gin in United States2 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons.
Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as gin can fall under different codes.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for gin?
Gin imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 2208.50 when it is gin or geneva. It sits in heading 22.08, “Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages”.
What is the duty on gin imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 2208.50 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for gin by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.