HS Code 2203Beer made from malt
1 six-digit code · Heading 3 of 9 in Chapter 22 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use it to classify beer, read beer shipment records and find the companies behind them.
Heading 2203does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Beer made from malt” classify at the single six-digit code 220300. The heading is number 3 of 9 in Chapter 22, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, which runs to 24 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2203
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 220300 | Beer; made from malt |
HS code 2203 and what it covers
Heading 2203 is the place in the tariff for beer made from malt. If you ship, buy or track malt beer, this is the heading customs officers expect to see on the paperwork.
The number comes from the Harmonized System, a shared list used by customs offices around the world. Each product gets a code, so officials in different countries can talk about the same goods. You may also see it written as HSN code 2203. It is the same heading.
The heading is narrow on purpose. It does not cover every drink that contains alcohol. It covers malt beer and nothing wider, so close neighbours such as wine, cider and spirits sit under other headings.
How to classify beer: 2203 vs related Chapter 22 headings
Mistakes happen when a drink looks close to beer. Use these checks before you settle on a code for tariff classification.
Ask what the drink is made from. If it is brewed from malt, use 2203. If it is another fermented drink, check the neighbouring headings first.
- Not alcoholic, or only sweetened and flavoured water: see HS 2202.
- Fermented drinks not named elsewhere, such as cider, perry, mead and sake: see HS 2206.
- Strong alcohol, spirits and liqueurs: see HS 2207 and HS 2208.
HS 220300: the six-digit subheading for beer
It is the only subheading under 2203, so there is no further split to choose from when you classify malt beer.
On invoices and customs filings you will often see HS 220300 for beer. Some countries add extra digits for their own use. The first six digits stay the same.
If you are not sure that your product is malt beer, check it with the HS code classifier before you file.
Find beer buyers and suppliers by HS code 2203
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Related
- Chapter 22 beverages, spirits and vinegar
- HS 2202 non-alcoholic beverages
- HS 2204 wine of fresh grapes
- HS 2205 vermouth
- HS 2206 cider, perry, mead and sake
- HS 2207 ethyl alcohol
- HS 2208 spirits and liqueurs
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Nearby headings in Chapter 22
- 2201Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters…2 codes
- 2202Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or…3 codes
- 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 2203?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco, chapters 16–24.
HS Code 2203: common questions
What is the HS code for beer made from malt?
The full code is 220300.
Under which chapter does HS code 2203 fall?
It falls under Chapter 22, beverages, spirits and vinegar.
Does HS 2203 have any subheadings?
Only one. The WCO nomenclature lists 220300 as the single code under the heading.
What is the difference between HS 2203 and 2206?
Heading 2206 is for other fermented drinks, such as cider, perry, mead and sake.
Which HS code covers non-alcoholic beverages instead of beer?
Look at heading 2202. It covers waters with added sugar or sweetener, flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages.
How can I find importers and exporters of beer under HS 2203?
Use 2203 or 220300 as your starting point. Then open the buyer data and supplier data pages to see the companies in the records.
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