HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2208.70 – Liqueurs and cordials
HS code 2208.70 is the 6-digit subheading for liqueurs and cordials. It is used for coffee liqueur, herbal liqueur, fruit liqueur, cream liqueur and chocolate liqueur.
What HS 2208.70 covers
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.
- Covers
- Coffee liqueur
- Herbal liqueur
- Fruit liqueur
- Cream liqueur
- Chocolate liqueur
- Nut liqueur
- Anise liqueur
- Triple sec
- Examples
- Jägermeister
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Cointreau
- Kahlúa
- Grand Marnier
Codes often confused with 2208.70
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 220870, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 220870 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $701M 14% of world exports
- 2 Italy $583M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $528M 10% of world exports
World total: $5.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $331M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $294M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2208.70
Brazil does not split HS 2208.70: its NCM code is 2208.70.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 22.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2208.70
What is HS code 220870?
HS code 220870 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 220870?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 220870 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($701M, 14% of world exports), Italy ($583M) and the United States ($528M). World exports came to about $5.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 220870?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 220870 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 28% of world imports), Germany ($331M) and the United Kingdom ($294M). World imports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 220870?
In Brazil, HS code 220870 is NCM 2208.70.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.