Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages › Other

220890508-digit code

2208.90.50 — Arrack or pineapple spirit of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 40% vol.

Rượu arrack hoặc rượu dứa có nồng độ cồn không quá 40% tính theo thể tích

Unit: lít/kg (liter/kg)

HS code 22089050 covers arrack or pineapple spirit of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 40% vol. under heading 2208 (undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages), Chapter 22. The MFN import duty is 45%; the lowest FTA rate is 0% under ASEAN (ATIGA) (C/O form D required). VAT: 10/8%; subject to excise tax. Unit of quantity: liter/kg.

MFN import duty

45%

Lowest FTA

0%

ASEAN (ATIGA)

VAT

10/8%

Excise / Env. tax

35/65%

Excise tax

Import duty comparison across FTA schedules

Full table with legal documents & effective dates
Tax / ScheduleRateDocumentEffective
Preferential import duty (MFN)45%26/2023/NĐ-CP15/07/2023
Ordinary import duty67.5%15/2023/QĐ-TTg15/07/2023
ASEAN (ATIGA)(2026)0%126/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - China (ACFTA)5%118/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Japan (AJCEP)(01/04/2026 - 31/3/2027)50%120/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Japan (VJEPA)(1/4/2026 - 31/3/2027)0%124/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Korea (AKFTA)50%119/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Australia/New Zealand (AANZFTA)40%121/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - India (AIFTA)(01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026)50%122/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Korea (VKFTA)(2026)48%125/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Chile (VCFTA)(2026)55%112/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Eurasian Economic Union (VN-EAEU)(2026)*113/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
CPTPP Agreement(2026)15; M: 20%115/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
ASEAN - Hong Kong (AHKFTA)(2026)*123/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Cuba(2023 - 2027)0%114/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - EU (EVFTA)(2026)6%116/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - UK (UKVFTA)(2026)6%117/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
Vietnam - Laos0%206/2025/NĐ-CP15/07/2025
Vietnam - Israel (VIFTA)(2026)*131/2024/NĐ-CP15/10/2024
RCEP - Group A (ASEAN)(2026)45%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group B (China)(2026)45%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group C (Korea)(2026)45%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group D (Japan)(2026)45%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group E (Australia)(2026)45%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022
RCEP - Group F (New Zealand)(2026)45%129/2022/NĐ-CP30/12/2022

FTA schedules are cut annually: the rate shown applies to the period in brackets, per the decree's appendix.

VAT · Excise tax · Environmental protection tax

Tax / ScheduleRateDocumentEffective
Value added tax (VAT)10/8%174/2025/NĐ-CP - PL230/06/20025
Special consumption tax (excise)35/65%66/2025/QH1514/06/2025

VAT reduction: Not eligible for the VAT reduction under 174/2025/NĐ-CP - PL2: Alcoholic spirits as defined by the Law on Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Alcohol and Beer

Rules of origin by FTA

To claim an FTA rate the goods must meet the origin criterion below AND carry a valid C/O — the right HS code alone is not enough.

AANZFTAC/O AANZRule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

RVC(40) or CTH

RVC(40) hoặc CTH

CTHRVC40

Source: 44/2025/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

ACFTAC/O ERule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

RVC40 hoặc CTH ngoại trừ từ nhóm 2207

CTHRVC40

Source: 12/2019/TT-BCT

AJCEPC/O AJRule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

RVC 40% và CTH đối với hỗn hợp rượu sake hoặc rượu sake nấu (Mirin). CC ngoại trừ từ chương 8 hoặc chương 20 đối với đồ uống có thành phần từ quả, có nồng độ cồn dưới 1%. CTH ngoại trừ từ nhóm 22.07 đối với hàng hóa khác.

CCCTHRVC40

Source: 37/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2017 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

CPTPPC/O CPTPPRule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

Đối với rượu tequila, mezcal, sotol hoặc bacanora thuộc phân nhóm 2208.90: CC; Đối với hỗn hợp rượu sake hoặc rượu sake nấu ăn (mirin) thuộc phân nhóm 2208.90: CTH, với điều kiện RVC không thấp hơn 40% theo công thức tính gián tiếp; Đối với hàng hóa khác thuộc phân nhóm 2208.90: CTH, ngoại trừ từ nhóm 22.07.

CCCTH

Source: 03/2019/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2012 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

EVFTAC/O EUR.1Rule set at chapter level Chapter 22

Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Sử dụng nguyên liệu từ bất kỳ Nhóm nào để sản xuất, ngoại trừ Nhóm của sản phẩm và các Nhóm 2207 và 2208, trong đó: - nguyên liệu từ các Phân nhóm 0806.10, 2009.61 và 2009.69 có xuất xứ thuần túy; và - trọng lượng đơn lẻ của đường và các nguyên liệu thuộc Chương 4 không vượt quá 20% trọng lượng sản phẩm.

WO

Source: 14/2026/TT-BCT

RCEPC/O RCEPRule set at heading level 22.08

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages

CTH or RVC40

CTH hoặc RVC40

CTHRVC40

Source: 32/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

UKVFTAC/O EUR.1 (UK)Rule set at chapter level Chapter 22

Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Sản xuất từ nguyên liệu thuộc bất kỳ Nhóm nào, ngoại trừ Nhóm của sản phẩm và các Nhóm 2207 và 2208, trong đó: - nguyên liệu từ các Phân nhóm 0806.10, 2009.61 và 2009.69 có xuất xứ thuần túy; và - trọng lượng đơn lẻ của đường và các nguyên liệu thuộc Chương 4 không vượt quá 20% trọng lượng sản phẩm.

WO

Source: 02/2021/TT-BCT

VIFTAC/O VN-ILRule set at chapter level Chapter 22

Beverages, spirits and vinegar

CTH

CTH

or

60%

Source: 11/2024/TT-BCT

VJEPAC/O VJRule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

RVC 40% và CTH đối với hỗn hợp rượu sake hoặc rượu sake nấu (Mirin). CC ngoại trừ từ chương 8 hoặc chương 20 đối với đồ uống có thành phần từ quả, có nồng độ cồn dưới 1%. CTH ngoại trừ từ nhóm 22.07 đối với hàng hóa khác.

CCCTHRVC40

Source: 10/2009/TT-BCT

VKFTAC/O KVRule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

CTH or RVC(40)

CTH hoặc RVC(40)

CTHRVC40

Source: 09/2022/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2017 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

VN_EAEUC/O EAVRule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

CC

CC

Source: 01/2024/TT-BCT · annex uses HS 2022 while this site uses AHTN 2022 — check headings that changed between versions

VNCUC/O VN-CURule set at subheading level 2208.90

- Other:

RVC(40) or CTH

RVC(40) hoặc CTH

CTHRVC40

Source: 08/2020/TT-BCT

Agreements with no rule specific to this code

This code carries a preferential rate under the agreements below but has no line of its own in the product-specific rules annex. The goods must still meet an origin requirement.

AHKFTAC/O AHKGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. The goods referred to in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Circular, other than the goods provided in Clause 2 of this Article, are considered originating if they have an RVC of not less than 40% calculated in accordance with Article 8 of this Circular.

Source: 21/2019/TT-BCT · Article 7(1)

AIFTAC/O AIGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. Products referred to in Clause 2, Article 2 are considered originating if:

a) The AIFTA content is not less than thirty-five per cent (35%) of the FOB value; and

b) The non-originating materials used in the production of that product have undergone a change in tariff classification at the six (6)-digit level (CTSH) of the Harmonized System.

provided that the last production process is carried out in the territory of the exporting Member State.

CTSH

Source: 15/2010/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix 1

AKFTAC/O AKGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. For the purposes of point b clause 1 Article 5 of this Circular, goods not covered by Article 8 of this Circular shall be considered as originating if they have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as RVC) of at least 40% of the FOB value, or if they have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (hereinafter referred to as CTH) of the Harmonized System.

CTH

Source: 49/2025/TT-BCT · Article 7(1)

ATIGAC/O DGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. General origin criteria:

a) Goods referred to in Clause 2, Article 2 of this Appendix are considered originating in the Member State where the production or processing of those goods took place if:

- The goods have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as the “ASEAN Value Content” or the “Regional Value Content (RVC)”) of not less than 40% (forty per cent), calculated in accordance with the formula provided in Article 5 of this Appendix; or

- All non-originating materials used in the production of those goods have undergone a change in tariff classification (hereinafter referred to as “CTC”) at the 4 (four)-digit level (that is, a change of heading) of the Harmonized System.

b) Each Member State shall allow the exporter of the goods to decide whether to use the criterion of “RVC of not less than 40% (forty per cent)” or that of “a change in tariff classification at the 4 (four)-digit level” referred to at Point a, Clause 1 in determining the origin of the goods.

CTC

Source: 22/2016/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix I

VCFTAC/O VCGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. For the purposes of Clause 2, Article 2, goods are considered originating in the Member State where the production or processing took place if:

a) The goods have a regional value content (RVC) of not less than forty per cent (40%), calculated in accordance with Article 5; or

b) All the non-originating materials used in the production of those goods undergo a change in tariff classification (hereinafter referred to as “CTC”) at the four (4)-digit level (that is, a change of heading) of the Harmonized System.

2. Each Member State shall allow the exporter to use either of the criteria provided at Point a, Clause 1 or Point b, Clause 1 of this Article to determine the origin of the goods.

CTC

Source: 31/2013/TT-BCT · Article 4(1)

VN_LAOC/O SGeneral rule applies

The agreement sets a general rule for codes outside the annex:

1. General origin criterion

a) Goods specified in Clause 2 of Article 2 shall be considered as originating in the Member State where the working or processing of those goods has taken place if:

- The goods have a regional value content (hereinafter referred to as the “Viet Nam - Laos value content” or the “regional value content (LVC)”) of not less than forty percent (40%), calculated in accordance with the formula provided in Article 5; or

- All non-originating materials used in the production of those goods have undergone a change in tariff classification (hereinafter referred to as “CTC”) at the four (4)-digit level (meaning a change of heading) of the Harmonized System.

b) Each Member State shall allow the exporter of the goods to decide to use either of the two criteria “LVC of not less than forty percent (40%)” or “change in tariff classification at the four (04)-digit level” referred to at point a of Clause 1 in order to determine the origin of the goods.

CTCLVC

Source: 04/2010/TT-BCT · Article 4(1) of Appendix 1

Criteria are quoted verbatim from the Vietnamese circular, not paraphrased.

Commodity policy for this HS code

Unofficial English rendering of the Vietnamese source; the document numbers link to the full text.

  • Imported goods required to undergo customs procedures at the port of import (23/2019/QĐ-TTg)
  • Goods subject to specialized food safety inspection (1182/QĐ-BCT-PL2-2021)

Notes for 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 CONTAINING PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR THE INTAKE OF NICOTINE INTO THE HUMAN BODY

1. In this Section the term “pellets” means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3% by weight.

Notes for Chapter 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Notes

1. This Chapter does not cover:

(a) Products of this Chapter (other than those of heading 22.09) prepared for culinary purposes and thereby rendered unsuitable for consumption as beverages (generally heading 21.03);

(b) Sea water (heading 25.01);

(c) Distilled or conductivity water or water of similar purity (heading 28.53);

(d) Acetic acid of a concentration exceeding 10% by weight of acetic acid (heading 29.15);

(e) Medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or

(f) Perfumery or toilet preparations (Chapter 33).

2. For the purposes of this Chapter and of Chapters 20 and 21, the “alcoholic strength by volume” shall be determined at a temperature of 20°C.

3. For the purposes of heading 22.02, the term “non-alcoholic beverages” means beverages of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5% vol. Alcoholic beverages are classified in headings 22.03 to 22.06 or heading 22.08 as appropriate.

Subheading Note

1. For the purposes of subheading 2204.10, the expression “sparkling wine” means wine which, when kept at a temperature of 20°C in closed containers, has an excess pressure of not less than 3 bars.

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