HTS US: 2202.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 2202 encompasses waters, including mineral and aerated waters, that have added sugar or other sweetening matter, or are flavored. It also includes other non-alcoholic beverages but explicitly excludes fruit, nut, or vegetable juices classified elsewhere under heading 2009.
The products under this heading are typically sweetened or flavored waters and beverages designed for refreshment without containing alcohol. This includes a variety of preparations such as soft drinks, non-alcoholic beers, and flavored waters.
Code Hierarchy
- Section IV:
- Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar (Chapters 16-24)
- Chapter 22: Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar
- Heading 2202: Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading 2009.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2202.XX.XXXX– Further digits specify sweetener type, packaging, and beverage subtype.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 2202 is subdivided into specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes identifying product variations by sweetener type, packaging container, and beverage category.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2202.10.00 | Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored | Soft drinks and flavored waters with added sugar or sweeteners |
| 2202.10.00.20 | Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin) | Diet or zero-calorie variants sweetened artificially |
| 2202.10.00.45 | In aluminum containers | Cans or aluminum bottles packaging |
| 2202.10.00.55 | Other | Other packaging types such as plastic bottles, glass bottles, etc. |
| 2202.10.00.65 | In aluminum containers | Likely an alternate categorization of aluminum-packaged waters |
| 2202.10.00.75 | Other | Other unspecified packaging or product forms |
| 2202.91.00 | Non-alcoholic beer | Beer-like beverages with negligible or no alcohol content |
| 2202.91.00.10 | In aluminum containers | Non-alcoholic beer in cans or aluminum bottles |
| 2202.91.00.20 | Other | Non-alcoholic beer in bottles or other packaging |
| 2202.99 | Other non-alcoholic beverages | Varied non-alcoholic drinks not covered above |
| 2202.99.10.00 | Chocolate milk drink | Sweetened chocolate-flavored milk beverages |
| 2202.99.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | Special provisions apply as per tariff notes |
| 2202.99.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | Additional US-specific tariff regulations |
| 2202.99.28.00 | Other | Other miscellaneous non-alcoholic beverages |
| 2202.99.30.00 | Not made from a juice having a degree of concentration of 1.5 or more (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree) | Beverages not concentrated from fruit or vegetable juices |
| 2202.99.35.00 | Other | Other beverages not specified |
| 2202.99.36.00 | Juice of any single fruit or vegetable | Non-alcoholic beverages made from one type of fruit or vegetable juice |
| 2202.99.37.00 | Mixtures of juices | Blended fruit or vegetable juice beverages |
| 2202.99.91 | Other | Various other non-alcoholic beverages |
| 2202.99.91.10 | In aluminum containers | Packaged in cans or aluminum bottles |
| 2202.99.91.20 | Other | Other packaging types |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Fruit, nut, or vegetable juices are classified under heading 2009 and not included here.
- Alcoholic beverages are excluded and classified in other chapters such as 2203, 2204.
- Prepared or preserved fruit or vegetable juices with more than minimal sugar additions may fall outside this heading.
Notes
- Sweetener Types: Products may contain natural sugars, high-intensity artificial sweeteners like aspartame or saccharin, or be unsweetened but flavored.
- Packaging: The classification differentiates products packaged in aluminum containers versus other materials such as plastic or glass.
- Non-Alcoholic Beer: Non-alcoholic beer under this heading contains minimal alcohol content, typically less than 0.5% by volume.
- Regulatory Compliance: Importers must ensure compliance with FDA regulations for beverages and any applicable labeling requirements.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of flavored mineral water containing high-intensity sweeteners, packaged in aluminum cans.US HTS Code:
2202.10.00.20(Waters containing high-intensity sweeteners)Unit of Quantity: Liter (L)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Varies depending on sweetener and packaging)
Additional Requirements: FDA beverage regulations and labeling compliance.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2009:
- Fruit, nut or vegetable juices and concentrates.
- HTS 2203: Beer made from malt.
- HTS 2204: Wine and other fermented beverages.
- HTS 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included (e.g., syrups and concentrates).
