# HS code for whisky in the European Union > Whisky imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 2208.30 when it is whisky. 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 11 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 2208.30 is 0%. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/whisky Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [2208.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/220830) - Chapter: [22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar](https://border.bot/hs-codes/22) - Candidate codes: 1 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 11 - General duty (MFN): 0% ## Summary Whisky imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 2208.30 when it is whisky. 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 11 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 2208.30 is 0%. ## How to choose the right code Use 2208.30 when it is whisky. ## Codes for whisky 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 whisky. ### [2208.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/220830) (most likely) Legal text: “Whiskies” 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 whisky. ## National lines in the European Union The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 11 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 2208.30 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 2208.30 - 2208 30 11 00 “Bourbon whiskey, in containers holding > 2 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 19 00 “Bourbon whiskey, in containers holding > More than 2 litres”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 30 00 “Scotch whisky > Single malt whisky”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 41 00 “Scotch whisky > Blended malt whisky, in containers holding > 2 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 49 00 “Scotch whisky > Blended malt whisky, in containers holding > More than 2 litres”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 61 00 “Scotch whisky > Single grain whisky and blended grain whisky, in containers holding > 2 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 69 00 “Scotch whisky > Single grain whisky and blended grain whisky, in containers holding > More than 2 litres”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 71 00 “Scotch whisky > Other blended whisky, in containers holding > 2 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 79 00 “Scotch whisky > Other blended whisky, in containers holding > More than 2 litres”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 82 00 “Other, in containers holding > 2 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 0% - 2208 30 88 00 “Other, in containers holding > More than 2 litres”. General duty (MFN): 0% ## Similar products Products in the same category as whisky, or classified under the same headings. - [Gin](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/gin): 2208.50 - [Vodka](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/vodka): 2208.60 - [Beer](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/beer): 2203.00 - [Chocolate](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/chocolate): 1806.32, 1806.31 - [Coffee](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/coffee): 0901.21, 0901.22 - [Honey](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/honey): 0409.00 - [Olive oil](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/olive-oil): 1509.20 - [Tea](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/tea): 0902.30, 0902.10 - [Wine](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/wine): 2204.21, 2204.10 ## Other countries National tariff lines for whisky are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live. - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/whisky): 8 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. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=bottle+of+whisky&destination=EU) ## 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 whisky 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 whisky? Whisky imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 2208.30 when it is whisky. 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 whisky imported into the European Union? The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 2208.30 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 whisky by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again. 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/for/whisky.json