Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
HS heading 22.08 covers Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. Within Chapter 22 it splits into 7 six-digit subheadings spanning whiskies to spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $243M
- Share of Chapter 22
- 53.6%
- Rank in its chapter
- #1 of 9
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 22.08 covers Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. At the six-digit line it separates whiskies, gin and geneva and vodka, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. India exports molasses-based spirits, packaged water and a fast-growing range of branded spirits and beverages. India exported $243M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 53.6% of all Chapter 22 exports, ranking #1 of 9 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
22.08 is the four-digit HS heading for ethyl alcohol, undenatured. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many prepared foodstuffs, beverages & tobacco lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 22.08
The Harmonised System breaks Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages into these 7 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
Whiskies
Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
Gin and geneva
Vodka
Liqueurs and cordials
Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages; n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
Top destinations for Chapter 22 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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