# HS code for whisky

> Whisky 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”.

Source: https://border.bot/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

## Summary

Whisky 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”.

## 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.


## 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

## Duty rates by country

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

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- [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=bottle+of+whisky)

## 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 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”.

## Sources and updates

The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System 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.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/whisky.json