Key facts
- Most likely code
- 2203.00
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 3
- General duty (MFN)
- free
Summary
Beers imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 2203.00 when it is beer made from malt. It sits in heading 22.03, “Beer made from malt”. The tariff of the United States has 3 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 2203.00 is free.
How to choose the right code
Does the beer contain alcohol, or is it non-alcoholic beer? Use 2203.00 when it is beer made from malt. Use 2202.91 when it is non-alcoholic beer.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 2202.91 applies when it is non-alcoholic beer.
Codes for beers
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 beers.
- 2203.00
Most likely
Legal text: “Beer made from malt”
Heading 22.03: “Beer made from malt”
Applies when it is beer made from malt.
- 2202.91
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Other: Non-alcoholic beer”
Heading 22.02: “Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading 20.09”
Applies when it is non-alcoholic beer.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits this code into 3 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 2203.00 is free. 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 2203.00
- 2203.00.00.30“In glass containers”free
- 2203.00.00.60“Other”free
- 2203.00.00.90“In containers each holding over 4 liters”free
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States 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 beers 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 beers?
Beers imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 2203.00 when it is beer made from malt. It sits in heading 22.03, “Beer made from malt”.
Does the alcohol content change the HS code for beers?
Yes. Use 2203.00 when it is beer made from malt. Use 2202.91 when it is non-alcoholic beer.
What is the duty on beers imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 2203.00 is free. 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for beers by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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