Key facts
- HS subheading
- 2208.40
- National lines
- 4
- Tariff
- United States
- Chapter
- 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Summary
The United States tariff splits HS 2208.40 (rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products) into 4 national lines: 2208.40.20.00 (valued not over $3 per proof liter), 2208.40.40.00 (valued over $3 per proof liter), 2208.40.60.00 (valued not over 69¢ per proof liter) and 2208.40.80.00 (valued over 69¢ per proof liter). The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 23.7¢/pf.liter on 2208.40.20.00, free on 2208.40.40.00, 23.7¢/pf.liter on 2208.40.60.00 and free on 2208.40.80.00.
United States lines under 2208.40
The United States tariff splits HS 2208.40 (rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products) into 4 national lines: 2208.40.20.00 (valued not over $3 per proof liter), 2208.40.40.00 (valued over $3 per proof liter), 2208.40.60.00 (valued not over 69¢ per proof liter) and 2208.40.80.00 (valued over 69¢ per proof liter).
The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 23.7¢/pf.liter on 2208.40.20.00, free on 2208.40.40.00, 23.7¢/pf.liter on 2208.40.60.00 and free on 2208.40.80.00.
- 2208.40.20.00Valued not over $3 per proof literDuty: 23.7¢/pf.liter
- 2208.40.40.00Valued over $3 per proof literDuty: Free
- 2208.40.60.00Valued not over 69¢ per proof literDuty: 23.7¢/pf.liter
- 2208.40.80.00Valued over 69¢ per proof literDuty: Free
In other countries
No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under 2208.40 yet.
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the United States tariff have under HS 2208.40?
The United States tariff splits HS 2208.40 (rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products) into 4 national lines: 2208.40.20.00 (valued not over $3 per proof liter), 2208.40.40.00 (valued over $3 per proof liter), 2208.40.60.00 (valued not over 69¢ per proof liter) and 2208.40.80.00 (valued over 69¢ per proof liter).
What is the duty on HS 2208.40 in the United States?
The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 23.7¢/pf.liter on 2208.40.20.00, free on 2208.40.40.00, 23.7¢/pf.liter on 2208.40.60.00 and free on 2208.40.80.00.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 9 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.
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