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Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages
8 of the 8 matching codes below are in this heading. Pick the exact 10-digit code from the table.
Matching HS / commodity codes for “whisky” from the official UK Trade Tariff, ranked by match. Read each description: the right code depends on what exactly the product is made of and how it is used. Customs decide the final classification.
| Code | Description | UK duty | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208300000 | Whiskies Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | - | open |
| 2208301100 | 2 litres or less Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | 0.00% | open |
| 2208301900 | More than 2 litres Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | 0.00% | open |
| 2208303000 | Single malt whisky Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | 0.00% | open |
| 2208304100 | 2 litres or less Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | 0.00% | open |
| 2208304900 | More than 2 litres Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | 0.00% | open |
| 2208306100 | 2 litres or less Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | 0.00% | open |
| 2208306900 | More than 2 litres Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | 0.00% | open |
Source: UK Trade Tariff API (HMRC), Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked 2026-11-14.
Questions
What is the HS code for whisky?
Most matches in the UK Trade Tariff are in heading 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. The exact 10-digit code depends on the product; see the table.
What is the import duty on whisky?
For code 2208301100 the UK third-country duty is 0.00%. Other codes can differ; open the official page for each code.
Is the first code always right?
Not always. Codes are ranked by match. Read the descriptions and check with your customs broker; customs decide the final classification.
Can you classify my whole product list?
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