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2202Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009

Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 2202 when importing waters, including mineral and aerated types, that contain added sugar or sweetening agents. For example, if you're shipping flavored sparkling water with sugar, this heading applies directly.

When deciding between HS-6 220210 and 220291, consider the product's composition. If it’s a sweetened mineral water, classify it under 220210. However, if you’re importing non-alcoholic beer, you should use 220291 instead.

For beverages that don’t fit neatly into the previous categories, HS-6 220299 covers other non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t classified as non-alcoholic beer or sweetened waters. This can include flavored sodas or energy drinks without fruit or vegetable juice.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 2202 · non-alcoholic beverages · sweetened mineral water · flavored waters · non-alcoholic beer · carbonated drinks · import beverage codes · aerated waters · classification for beverages · sugar-added drinks

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

  • Flavored sparkling mineral water with added sugar
  • Sweetened tonic water for cocktails
  • Non-alcoholic beer made from malt and hops
  • Carbonated soft drinks without fruit juice
  • Sweetened herbal teas in bottled form
  • Soda water with flavoring agents

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

  • What is HS code 2202 used for?
  • How to classify flavored sparkling water?
  • Is non-alcoholic beer under HS-4 2202?
  • What are the subheadings of HS-4 2202?
  • Can I import sweetened herbal tea under HS-4 2202?
  • What’s the difference between HS-6 220210 and 220299?

Related topics

Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.

  • how to classify sweetened mineral water for import
  • understanding HS code 2202 for beverages
  • importing flavored non-alcoholic drinks
  • guidelines for HS-4 2202 beverage classification
  • non-alcoholic beer import regulations
  • difference between HS-6 220210 and 220291
  • requirements for importing carbonated soft drinks

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 2202?
HS-4 2202 includes sweetened waters, flavored mineral waters, and non-alcoholic beverages like non-alcoholic beer.
How do I determine the correct HS-6 subheading?
Identify the main ingredient and whether it contains added sugars or is classified as non-alcoholic beer to choose the right subheading.
Can I import flavored sparkling water without additional permits?
Generally, flavored sparkling water under HS-4 2202 does not require special permits, but check local regulations.
What is the difference between HS-6 220291 and 220299?
HS-6 220291 is specifically for non-alcoholic beer, while 220299 covers other non-alcoholic beverages not classified elsewhere.
Are there any restrictions on importing sweetened beverages?
Restrictions may vary by country; always verify local import regulations regarding sweetened beverages.

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