Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 2207.10: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 2207.10 covers Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher. The third-country duty rate is 19.200 EUR HLT, plus import VAT.

2207.10 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 22. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.

This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.

Customs code
2207.10
Third-country duty
19.200 EUR HLT
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
4

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 22BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR
  2. 2207Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
  3. 2207.10Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher

From HS code to customs tariff code 2207.10

HS code2207.106 digits, uniform worldwide

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty19.200 EUR HLTMFN
United Kingdom0 %Tariff preference
Russian Federation50 %Additional duties
Belarus50 %Additional duties
South Africa0 %Preferential tariff quota
New Zealand0 %Preferential tariff quota
Andorra0 %Tariff preference
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %Tariff preference
CARIFORUM0 %Tariff preference
Jordan0 %Tariff preference
Papua New Guinea0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference

Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.

Binding tariff information for this code

GBBTI504098266Issued by GBValid until 2020-12-31

WASH SOLUTION FOR PRINTER. THE WASH SOLUTION IS TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE PRINTER-HEAD ON A CONTINUOUS INK-JET PRINTING MACHINE. SUPPLIED IN A 1 LITRE SOLVENT BOTTLE. WASH SOLUTION CONTAINS ETHANOL, WATER AND AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION.

GBBTI504097857Issued by GBValid until 2020-12-31

MAKE-UP SOLUTION CARTRIDGE FOR INK-JET PRINTER. THE MAKE UP SOLUTION CARTRIDGE IS SPECIFICALLY SHAPED TO FIT A CONTINUOUS INK JET MACHINE. SOLUTION CONTAINS RED DYE. SUPPLIED IN 0.825 LITRE CARTRIDGE. MAKE-UP SOLUTION CARTRIDGE CONTAINS ETHANOL, WATER AND DYE (RED).

SK44313/10/5219/344Issued by SKValid until 2016-12-01

Etylalkohol nedenaturovaný s objemovým alkoholometrickým titrom vyšším ako 80% obj.. Výrobok predstavuje číru, bezfarebnú kvapalinu s alkoholovým zápachom. Vyrába sa zo surovín vhodných pre kvasenie a chemických prísad. Výrobok je určený na technické použitie.

NLRTD-2006-002396Issued by NLValid until 2012-08-08

Een heldere vloeistof die de volgende ingrediënten bevat: - ethanol (ethylalcohol); - methylethylketon (MEK); - glycerol.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 2207

Zu Unterposition 2207 1000: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 2207 des HS, ausgenommen den vierten Absatz. Spirituosen (z.B. Gin, Wodka) gehören ohne Rücksicht auf ihren Alkoholgehalt zu den Unterpositionen 2208 2012 bis 2208 9078.

Pos. 2207

Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1160/98 der Kommission vom 2. Juni 1998 (ABl. EG Nr. L 160/20) (RV L 1160/98): 6. Unvergällter Ethylalkohol mit einem Alkoholgehalt von 80 % vol oder mehr und bis zu 20 % Aktivkohle enthaltend. Unterposition 2207 1000 Einreihung gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1, 3b und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur sowie dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 2207 und 2207 10 00. Verordnung (EG) Nr. 142/2002 der Kommission vom 25. Januar 2002 (ABl. EG Nr. L 24/14) (RV L 142/02): 1. Mischung aus Ethylalkohol (88,5%), Ethylacetat (5%) und Wasser. Das der Mischung zugesetzte Ethylacetat gilt als Vergällungsmittel. Unterposition 2207 2000 Die Einreihung erfolgt gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur und dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 2207 und 2207 20 00. …

Pos. 2207

Nationale Entscheidungen und Hinweise (NEH) Stellungnahme des Ausschusses für den Zollkodex, Fachbereich Zolltarifliche und Statistische Nomenklatur, Agrar/Chemie (62. Sitzung des Ausschusses für den Zollkodex vom 14. bis 16. Juni 2011): Eine Mischung mit einem Alkoholgehalt von 86% vol, bestehend aus 90% Ethanol und 10 % Propy-lenglycol (Anteile in % mas), ist in die Position 2207 (KN Code 2207 10 00) einzureihen. So eine Mischung kann sowohl zum menschlichen Verzehr als auch für allgemeine Zwecke genutzt werden. …

Abschnitt IV

1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von 3 GHT oder weniger zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0401000).

Subdivisions of this code

Frequently asked questions

What does customs tariff code 2207.10 cover?

Code 2207.10 covers Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 2207.10?

The third-country duty rate for 2207.10 is 19.200 EUR HLT. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

What is the HS code for 2207.10?

The first six digits form the HS code: 220710. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 2207.10 have?

2207.10 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 2207.10 sit in the tariff?

2207.10 sits in this hierarchy: 22 BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR > 2207 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 2207.10?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2207.10, for example GBBTI504098266. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?

An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.

Does customs tariff code 2207.10 change?

2207.10 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

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