HS code for baijiu in China: 2208902000
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HS code for baijiu in China

The HS code for baijiu in China is 2208902000 — Chinese distilled spirits.

MFN duty 10% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 从价20%+从量0.912元/升 Chinese customs wording: 白酒

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
2208902000 Chinese distilled spirits 白酒 10% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers baijiu. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
2208909029 Other spirits obtained by distilling potatoes 10% 13% Open
2208909099 Other spirits , spirituous beverages 10% 13% Open
2208909021 Potato spirits containing endangered wild animals and plants 10% 13% Open
2208909091 Other spirits and spirituous beverages containing endangered wild animals and plants 10% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “baijiu”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
2208902000 Chinese distilled spirits 184 10% 13% Open
2208909099 Other spirits , spirituous beverages 50 10% 13% Open
2204210000 Other wine of fresh grapes, in containers holding 2L or less 4 14% 13% Open
3302101000 Preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages, alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5% vol.D4002 3 15% 13% Open
3923500000 Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics 4 10% 13% Open
Why 2208902000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 2208 — Unmodified ethanol with an alcohol concentration of less than 80% by volume; Distilled spirits, liqueurs, and other alcoholic beverages , chapter 22 — Beverages, Alcohol, and Vinegar .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “白酒”, which contains the term used for baijiu in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 184 import records whose product descriptions match baijiu are declared under this heading family, i.e. 69% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for baijiu in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for baijiu is 2208902000 — Chinese distilled spirits. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 10% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to baijiu?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover baijiu: 2208909029 (Other spirits obtained by distilling potatoes); 2208909099 (Other spirits , spirituous beverages); 2208909021 (Potato spirits containing endangered wild animals and plants). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for baijiu?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "baijiu", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 2208902000 — Chinese distilled spirits, used in 184 records in our sample.

How is baijiu classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: baijiu falls under heading 2208 and statistical line 2208902000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “白酒” (English: Chinese distilled spirits). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 2208
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