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HS 2022 · 6-digit international code

HS Code 220850

6-digit classification for Gin and Geneva, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment

Official description: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages : Gin and Geneva

Also searched as: London dry gin, genever, juniper spirit, distilled gin

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Classification

How 220850 breaks down

HS 2022
22Chapter

Beverages, spirits and vinegar

2208Heading

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages

220850Subheading

Gin and Geneva

Short answer

What HS code 220850 means before paying a 1688 supplier

HS code 220850 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for gin and geneva; often searched as London dry gin, genever, juniper spirit. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.

Use

Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.

Verify

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Decide

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Covered products

What products fall under HS code 220850?

Buyers sourcing gin and geneva from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 220850 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.

ginLondon dry gingeneverjuniper spiritdistilled gin

Import duty by market

Where to check the import duty for HS 220850

The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.

United States

USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

European Union

TARIC · Access2Markets

United Kingdom

HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff

Canada

CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff

Australia

ABF · Australian customs tariff

Singapore

Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)

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Heading 2208

Other HS codes under 2208

Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages". If 220850 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.

220820Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc220830Whiskies220840Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products220860Vodka220870Liqueurs and cordials220890Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages

Questions

HS code 220850: common questions

What is HS code 220850?

HS code 220850 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages : Gin and Geneva". The first two digits (22) are the chapter — Beverages, spirits and vinegar — and digits 3-4 (2208) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

What products fall under HS 220850?

Common products classified under 220850 include London dry gin, genever, juniper spirit, distilled gin and similar items matching gin and geneva. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 220850?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 220850 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (220850) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.

Chapter 22

Explore Beverages, spirits and vinegar

220110Mineral waters and aerated waters220210Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured220300Beer made from malt220410Sparkling wine220510In containers holding 2 litres or less220600Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, saké); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and nonalcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included220710Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher220900Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid

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