HS code for vodka in China: 2208600000
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HS code for vodka in China

The HS code for vodka in China is 2208600000 — Vodka.

MFN duty 10% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 20%+0.912元/升 Chinese customs wording: 伏特加酒

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
2208600000 Vodka 伏特加酒 10% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “vodka”
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
2208600000 Vodka 508 10% 13% Open
2208909099 Other spirits , spirituous beverages 25 10% 13% Open
2208700000 Liqueurs and cordials 11 10% 13% Open
1806310000 Other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, filled( in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 2kg) 3 8% 13% Open
7013370000 Other glasses(other than those made of glass-ceramics) 3 7% 13% Open
Why 2208600000 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 “伏特加酒”, which contains the term used for vodka in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 508 import records whose product descriptions match vodka are declared under this heading family, i.e. 90% 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 vodka in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for vodka is 2208600000 — Vodka. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 10% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Is there more than one HS code for vodka?

The Chinese tariff schedule carries a single statistical line directly covering vodka at 10-digit level: 2208600000. Only one line matched the term in the official nomenclature.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for vodka?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "vodka", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 2208600000 — Vodka, used in 508 records in our sample.

How is vodka classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: vodka falls under heading 2208 and statistical line 2208600000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “伏特加酒” (English: Vodka). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 2208
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