Brazil NCM · 8-digit subitem

NCM 2208.30.20 – Whisky in containers of 2 litres or less

NCM 2208.30.20 (also written 22083020) is Brazil's code for whisky in containers of 2 litres or less. Its first 6 digits are HS code 2208.30.

Official description of NCM 2208.30.20

PortuguêsOfficial
Em embalagens de capacidade inferior ou igual a 2 l
EnglishUnofficial translation

In packings of a capacity of 2 l or less

Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (Siscomex). Updated Oct 2026 · In force since Apr 2022 (Res Gecex 272/2021).

How to read NCM 2208.30.20

22Chapter 08Heading 30Subheading

HS code 2208.30
Same in every country

2Item 0Subitem

Added by Mercosur
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

The first 6 digits are the international HS code, so their meaning is the same in every country; Brazil publishes the text in Portuguese. Digits 7 and 8 are Brazil's own split of that HS code. The full 8-digit code is used on import declarations (DUIMP), invoices (NF-e) and tax filings.

Full classification path

  1. Chapter 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar Bebidas, líquidos alcoólicos e vinagres.
  2. Heading 22.08 Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages Álcool etílico não desnaturado, com um teor alcoólico, em volume, inferior a 80 % vol.; aguardentes, licores e outras bebidas espirituosas.
  3. Subheading 2208.30 Whiskies Uísques
  4. Subitem 2208.30.20 In packings of a capacity of 2 l or less Em embalagens de capacidade inferior ou igual a 2 l

Other NCM codes under HS 2208.30

2208.30.10 Whisky over 50% vol in containers of 50 l or moreCom um teor alcoólico, em volume, superior a 50 % vol., em recipientes de capacidade igual ou superior a 50 l 2208.30.90 Other whiskyOutros

Questions about NCM 2208.30.20

What is NCM 2208.30.20?

NCM 2208.30.20 (22083020) is the Brazilian (Mercosur) code for whisky in containers of 2 litres or less. Its official Portuguese description is “Em embalagens de capacidade inferior ou igual a 2 l”.

What is the HS code for NCM 2208.30.20?

HS 2208.30 (Whiskies). The first 6 digits of an NCM code are its international HS code; the last 2 digits are Brazil's own split.

Is an NCM code the same as an HS code?

The first 6 digits are the same in every country. NCM adds an item digit (7th) and a subitem digit (8th). A code ending in 00 means Brazil does not split that HS code further.

Which countries use NCM 2208.30.20?

All Mercosur members use the same NCM codes: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Source: Siscomex Classif NCM table, updated Oct 2026 (Resolução Gecex nº 926/2026). The Portuguese text is the official one; the English is our translation.