About HS Code 220870
This category encompasses liqueurs and cordials, which are alcoholic beverages characterized by their sweetness and often flavored with fruits, herbs, spices, nuts, or cream. These spirits play a crucial role in the global beverage market, used extensively in cocktails, as digestifs, or for culinary purposes. Trade in liqueurs is highly diverse, reflecting a wide array of traditional and innovative products from various regions. Major producers like France, Italy, and Ireland are significant exporters, while countries with vibrant hospitality sectors and strong consumer demand for specialty drinks, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK, are primary importers. Regulations often focus on minimum sugar content and alcohol by volume, distinguishing them from other flavored spirits.
Products Under This Code
Coffee liqueur, herbal liqueur, fruit liqueur, cream liqueur, chocolate liqueur, nut liqueur, anise liqueur, triple sec
Real World Examples
Jägermeister, Baileys Irish Cream, Cointreau, Kahlúa, Grand Marnier
Common Misclassification
Liqueurs can be confused with flavored spirits under 220890 if their sugar content is borderline, or with certain pre-mixed cocktails if they contain other non-spirit ingredients.
Products Classified Under 2208.70
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers are the USA, Germany, and the UK; key exporters include France, Ireland, and Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 220870?
HS code 220870 covers: Liqueurs and cordials. This category encompasses liqueurs and cordials, which are alcoholic beverages characterized by their sweetness and often flavored with fruits, herbs, spices, nuts, or cream. These spirits play a crucial role in the global beverage market, used extensively in cocktails, as digestifs, or for culinary purposes. Trade in liqueurs is highly diverse, reflecting a wide array of traditional and innovative products from various regions. Major producers like France, Italy, and Ireland are significant exporters, while countries with vibrant hospitality sectors and strong consumer demand for specialty drinks, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK, are primary importers. Regulations often focus on minimum sugar content and alcohol by volume, distinguishing them from other flavored spirits.
What products fall under HS code 220870?
Coffee liqueur, herbal liqueur, fruit liqueur, cream liqueur, chocolate liqueur, nut liqueur, anise liqueur, triple sec
What are common misclassifications for HS code 220870?
Liqueurs can be confused with flavored spirits under 220890 if their sugar content is borderline, or with certain pre-mixed cocktails if they contain other non-spirit ingredients.
How is HS code 220870 structured?
HS code 220870 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (22) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.