# United States tariff lines 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). 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.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/220840
Last updated: 9 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [2208.40](https://border.bot/hs-codes/220840)
- National lines: 4
- Tariff: [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states)
- Chapter: 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar

## 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.

- [2208.40.20.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/2208402000) Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, In containers each holding not over 4 liters, Valued not over $3 per proof liter. Duty (MFN): 23.7¢/pf.liter
- [2208.40.40.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/2208404000) Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, In containers each holding not over 4 liters, Valued over $3 per proof liter. Duty (MFN): free
- [2208.40.60.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/2208406000) Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, In containers each holding over 4 liters, Valued not over 69¢ per proof liter. Duty (MFN): 23.7¢/pf.liter
- [2208.40.80.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/2208408000) Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, In containers each holding over 4 liters, Valued over 69¢ per proof liter. Duty (MFN): free

## In other countries

No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under 2208.40 yet.

- [The Harmonized System text for 2208.40](https://border.bot/hs-codes/220840)

- Previous subheading: [2208.30](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/220830) Whiskies
- Next subheading: [2208.50](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/220850) Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages

## 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.

Official source files:

- https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/220840.json