What is the correct excise commodity code for canned RTD spirits at reduced ABV?
For canned RTD spirits at reduced ABV (below the original spirit's proof), members confirm the commodity code is **2208 90 69**, classified as "other spirituous beverage in containers holding 2 litres or less."
This applies even when the finished product is significantly lower ABV than the base spirit (e.g., rum-based RTDs diluted from 40% to 6% ABV). The CN code 2208 90 00 is the parent code; 2208 90 69 is the specific classification for sub-2L containers.
Multiple members verified this classification with their own advisors, confirming consistency across the community.
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