HS Code 220840
Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling…
Official description: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages : Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products
Also searched as: rum, light rum, dark rum, spiced rum, cachaca, sugarcane spirit
Classification
How 220840 breaks down
Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 220840?
Buyers sourcing rum and other spirits obtained by distilling… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 220840 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 220840
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)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 220840 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
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 220840 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 220840: common questions
What is HS code 220840?
HS code 220840 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 : Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products". 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 220840?
Common products classified under 220840 include rum, light rum, dark rum, spiced rum, cachaca, sugarcane spirit and similar items matching rum and other spirits obtained by distilling…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 220840?
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 220840 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (220840) 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.
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