Brazil HS Code

HS Code 220840: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products in Brazil

Q: Is HS code 220840 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 220840 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Brazil extends it under NCM.

Q: What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 220840?

Brazil classifies products under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM; locally Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 220840 in Brazil?

The official source is https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 220840 in Brazil

Under Brazil's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), HS Code 220840 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Brazil extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 220840 belongs to Section IV: Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar, Heading 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.

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Classification Path of HS Code 220840 in Brazil

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 22

Beverages, spirits and vinegar

HS Code 2208

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

HS Code 220840

Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products

HS Code 22084000

Álcool etílico não desnaturado com um teor alcoólico em volume inferior a 80 % vol; aguardentes licores e outras bebidas espirituosas: Rum e outras aguardentes provenientes da destilação após fermentação de produtos da cana-de-açúcar

Brazil Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Brazil, HS 220840 is classified under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

Local name Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2208

Top Brazil import Product Under HS Code 2208

1 220830: Whiskies $245.4M 2 220870: Liqueurs and cordials $52.1M 3 220850: Gin and Geneva $26.7M

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Top Brazil export Product Under HS Code 2208

1 220890: Other $40.5M 2 220840: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products $17.1M 3 220830: Whiskies $3.9M

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Related HS Code to Brazil Rum and Cane Spirits (220840)

HS Code 22084000

HS Code 220820

Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc

Liqueurs and cordials

HS Code 220890

Other

HS Code 220110

Mineral waters and aerated waters

HS Code 220190

Other

HS Code 220210

Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 220840 in Brazil?

HS code 220840 covers Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products in Brazil. It sits in Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar), Heading 2208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 220840 the same across all countries?

What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 220840?

Where can I officially look up HS code 220840 in Brazil?