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Import Duty on Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages

HS Code 2208 · MFN rates across 10 countries · 175 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Rate spread: Importing spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages attracts up to 150.0% MFN duty in India, while United Kingdom applies 0%. Check if a preferential trade agreement applies to your route.

MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages (HS 2208). MFN rates apply to all WTO member countries unless a preferential trade agreement is in force. Rates are ad valorem (percentage of customs value). Specific duties (per unit/weight) are not shown in this comparison.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇮🇳 India150.0%
🇦🇪 UAE40.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand30.7%
🇲🇽 Mexico20.0%
🇧🇷 Brazil16.0%
🇨🇳 China10.0%
🇦🇺 Australia5.0%
🇺🇸 United States0.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa0.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.0%

VAT / GST on Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages

These indirect taxes apply in addition to customs duty. For India, IGST (Integrated GST) is levied on the assessable value plus customs duty. For Brazil, multiple taxes (IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS) apply sequentially. The rates below are standard rates — concessional rates may apply.

CountryTaxRate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI10%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP USA, SARS South Africa), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Sub-headings within HS 2208 may carry different rates — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit national tariff line for your specific product. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute customs advice.