Gin and geneva
HS subheading 2208.50 identifies Gin and geneva — a six-digit classification under Chapter 22 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $6.5M
- Share of Chapter 22
- 1.4%
- Rank in its heading
- #5 of 7
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 2208.50 covers Gin and geneva. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India exports molasses-based spirits, packaged water and a fast-growing range of branded spirits and beverages. India exported $6.5M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 1.4% of all Chapter 22 exports, ranking #5 of 7 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
2208.50 is the six-digit HS subheading for gin and geneva. 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.
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.
More codes in Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
Jump to the other codes classified under 22.08 — hover a code for its description.
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