22089000
BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR›Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
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Subcodes (16)
22089011Duty: 0%
Arrack, in containers holding - 2litres or less
22089019Duty: 0%
More than 2litres
22089033Duty: 0%
Plum, pear or cherry spirit (excluding liqueurs), in containers holding - 2litres or less
22089038Duty: 0%
More than 2litres
22089041Duty: 0%
Other spirits and other spirituous beverages, in containers holding - 2litres or less - Ouzo
22089045Duty: 0%
Other - Spirits (excluding liqueurs) - Distilled from fruit - Calvados
22089048Duty: 0%
Other
22089054Duty: 0%
Other - Tequila
22089056Duty: 0%
Other
22089069Duty: 0%
Other spirituous beverages
22089071Duty: 0%
More than 2 litres - Spirits (excluding liqueurs) - Distilled from fruit
22089075Duty: 0%
Tequila
22089077Duty: 0%
Other
22089078Duty: 0%
Other spirituous beverages
22089091Duty: 0-50%
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80%vol, in containers holding - 2litres or less
22089099Duty: 0-50%
More than 2litres
Classification of other spirits
CN code 220890 covers other spirits, distillates, and alcoholic beverages not specified in other subheadings of 2208. This residual heading includes tequila, mezcal, cachaça, soju, baijiu, ouzo, raki, pastis, and other regional spirits. Classification requires an alcoholic beverage meeting minimum strength requirements.
Excise and import requirements
All spirits under 220890 are subject to excise per hectolitre of pure alcohol. Import requires an excise permit. Labelling must indicate beverage category, alcohol content, country of origin, and ingredients. GI protection applies to tequila (Mexico), cachaça (Brazil), and ouzo (Greece). Tequila import requires authenticity certification from Mexico's Consejo Regulador del Tequila.
Import and trade in 2026
Importers should indicate CN code 220890 with excise and authenticity documentation. Preferential rates may be available, e.g., EU-Mexico agreement for tequila. In 2026, interest in exotic spirits including mezcal, cachaça, and Asian spirits is growing.
Other spirits CN 2208 90 – EU import
Other spirits under CN 2208 90 cover tequila, sake, mezcal and other spirits not separately classified. Duty is EUR 0.6 per % vol per hl. Excise duty applies. EU spirits labelling rules apply.
Frequently asked questions
What spirits are classified under code 220890?
Spirits not assigned to more specific codes, including tequila, mezcal, cachaça, soju, baijiu, ouzo, raki, pastis, and other regional distillates.
Does tequila require an authenticity certificate?
Yes. Tequila is a protected Mexican GI. EU import requires a certificate from the Consejo Regulador del Tequila confirming product authenticity.
Is ouzo a protected designation in the EU?
Yes. Ouzo is a protected Greek GI. Only spirits produced in Greece or Cyprus by traditional methods may bear the ouzo name.
Which spirits fall under CN 2208 90?
CN 2208 90 covers spirits not separately classified, including tequila, sake, mezcal, arak and others. The duty is EUR 0.6 per % vol per hl.
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