CBP issued CSMS #69851916 implementing the September 8 Presidential Proclamations that adjust the scope of Section 338 duties on Canadian goods. The following changes affect specific alcohol classifications, effective for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time September 15, 2026.
Codes not included on the current list, and therefore exempt from the 50 percent duty:
- 2208.70.0060, Liqueurs and cordials, in containers each holding over 4 liters
- 2208.30.6085, Whiskies nesoi, other than Irish and Scotch whiskies, in containers each holding over 4 liters
Alcohol codes impacted by this notice, now listed under HTSUS 9903.03.12:
- 2208.30.6020, Bourbon, other than Irish and Scotch whiskies, in containers each holding not over 4 liters
- 2208.30.6040, Bourbon, other than Irish and Scotch whiskies, in containers each holding over 4 liters
- 2208.30.6055, Rye whiskies, other than Irish and Scotch whiskies, in containers each holding not over 4 liters
- 2208.30.6065, Whiskies nesoi, other than Irish and Scotch whiskies, in containers each holding not over 4 liters
- 2208.30.6075, Rye whiskies, other than Irish and Scotch whiskies, in containers each holding over 4 liters
- 2208.70.0030, Liqueurs and cordials, in containers each holding not over 4 liters
All other beverage alcohol classifications, including beer, wine, vermouth, cider, brandy, rum, gin, vodka, and Irish and Scotch whiskies, are unchanged and remain subject to the 50 percent duty under Section 338. A full list of the affected HTS codes can be found 