HS Code 2201Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow
2 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 9 in Chapter 22 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2201 is the Harmonized System heading for plain water with nothing sweet or flavoured added, plus ice and snow. Use it to place mineral water and aerated water, and to see who trades them.
Heading 2201 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow” classify either at 220110 or at 220190, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 1 of 9 in Chapter 22, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, which runs to 24 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2201
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 220110 | Waters; mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured) |
| 220190 | Waters; other than mineral and aerated, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured), ice and snow |
What HS code 2201 covers
Heading 2201 is for plain water. That includes natural mineral water, artificial mineral water and aerated water. Ice and snow sit in the same heading.
The test is simple. Look at what is in the bottle. If it is water with no added sugar, no other sweetener and no flavour, it belongs here. Sparkling water with nothing added counts as aerated water. Packaged drinking water that is neither mineral nor aerated also fits, under the "other" code.
The Harmonized System is a shared list of goods codes kept by the World Customs Organization. Customs offices in many countries use it. Heading 2201 sits in Section IV, inside the Chapter 22 beverages group.
- Section IV: the wide group for prepared foodstuffs, drinks and tobacco
- Chapter 22: beverages, spirits and vinegar
- Heading 2201: unsweetened, unflavoured waters, ice and snow
- Two six-digit codes sit below it: 220110 and 220190
HS 220110 vs 220190: which code to use
Heading 2201 splits two ways. The split depends on what kind of water it is.
None of it may contain added sugar, other sweetener or flavour.
Use 220190 for other water. It is also the code for ice and snow.
So the question to ask is short. Is the water mineral or aerated? If yes, pick 220110. If no, pick 220190. Ice and snow always go to 220190.
Is flavoured water classified under 2201? HS 2201 vs 2202
No. Flavoured or sweetened water is outside heading 2201. The heading only takes water with no added sugar or other sweetening matter and no flavour.
Heading 2202 is where those drinks go. It covers waters, including mineral and aerated waters, that contain added sugar or sweetener or that are flavoured.
Here is a quick way to tell the two apart. Plain sparkling water goes in 2201. Sparkling water with sugar or a fruit flavour goes in 2202. One added ingredient is enough to move the product out of 2201.
If you are unsure, compare your product label with the wording of both headings. You can also try the HS code classifier.
Other headings in Chapter 22
Beyond water, it includes beer made from malt in 2203, wine in 2204 and vermouth in 2205. Fermented drinks such as cider and sake are in 2206. Spirits and ethyl alcohol are in 2207 and 2208. Vinegar is in 2209.
Pick the heading that matches the main character of the product. Open the chapter page to compare all of them side by side.
Who imports mineral water under HS 2201?
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Nearby headings in Chapter 22
- 2202Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or…3 codes
- 2203Beer made from malt1 code
- 2204Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that…5 codes
- 2205Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic…2 codes
- 2206Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)1 code
- 2207Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or…2 codes
- 2208Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than…7 codes
- 2209Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid1 code
Who ships under 2201?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco, chapters 16–24.
HS Code 2201: common questions
What is HS code 2201?
Ice and snow are included.
What is the HS code for mineral water?
Mineral water goes under 220110.
What is the HS code for ice and snow?
That code also covers water that is neither mineral nor aerated, without added sugar or flavour.
Is flavoured or sweetened water classified under 2201?
No. Heading 2201 excludes water with added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavour. Those drinks belong in heading 2202.
What is the difference between 220110 and 220190?
220110 is for mineral and aerated water. 220190 is for other water, plus ice and snow. Both need to be free of added sugar, sweetener and flavour.
How do I confirm the correct HS code for water?
Check whether anything sweet or flavoured has been added. Then check whether the water is mineral or aerated. The HS code classifier on EximDataX can help you confirm the choice.
How do I find importers and exporters of HS 2201 goods?
Look up the code in the live records on EximDataX, or open the buyer data and supplier data pages. Use 220110 or 220190 if you already know the exact type of water.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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