HS Code 2209Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
1 six-digit code · Heading 9 of 9 in Chapter 22 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows what it covers, how it differs from nearby drinks headings and where to find the companies that trade it.
Heading 2209does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid” classify at the single six-digit code 220900. The heading is number 9 of 9 in Chapter 22, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, which runs to 24 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2209
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 220900 | Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar; obtained from acetic acid |
What HS code 2209 covers
The Harmonized System gives every traded good a numeric address. The WCO nomenclature sets the exact words behind each address. For vinegar, the address begins with 2209. Importers, exporters and customs officers all use it for tariff classification, so it is the first thing to confirm before you study any shipment.
Section IV groups prepared foodstuffs with drinks and tobacco. Vinegar sits beside the drinks, yet it is not a drink. The wording decides the case. The goods must be vinegar, or a substitute for vinegar, and they must be obtained from acetic acid. If your product does not match those words, look at a different heading.
This matters for trade research too. Customs records are filed by code, so a wrong heading hides your product from every search you run.
HS code 220900 for vinegar shipments
Use 220900 on customs forms and in data searches. Every import data and export data record for vinegar is filed against it, so one number gives you the whole picture.
Not sure your product fits? Run it through the HS code classifier first. Then open the import data pages to see who buys, or the export data pages to see who sells. The buyer data and supplier data pages list the companies behind the shipments.
How vinegar differs from wine, cider and spirits
Most mix-ups happen with the drinks headings next door. Cider, perry, mead and sake are filed under 2206.
Strong drink has its own headings too. Ethyl alcohol sits under 2207 and under 2208, and 2208 also holds spirits and liqueurs. Waters, with or without sugar or flavour, are found under 2201 and 2202.
A simple test helps. Ask what the product is and how it was made. If it is vinegar, or a substitute for vinegar, obtained from acetic acid, it goes under 2209. Anything else belongs next door.
Vinegar importers and exporters under HS 2209
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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
- 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
Who ships under 2209?
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 2209: common questions
What is the HS code for vinegar?
Vinegar goes under heading 2209. The full code you put on a form is 220900.
Does HS 2209 have six-digit subheadings?
No. 220900 is the only code under it, so there is nothing to choose between.
Does ethyl alcohol fall under 2209?
No. Ethyl alcohol is covered by 2207 and 2208. Only vinegar and its substitutes obtained from acetic acid go under 2209.
Who imports vinegar under HS 2209?
It depends on the market. Open the live records for this heading to see named companies, or browse the buyer data page.
How do I find vinegar exporters?
Search the export data pages with code 220900. The supplier data page also lists the companies that ship the goods.
What if I cannot tell which heading my product needs?
Describe the product in the HS code classifier. It points you to the likely heading, which you can then check against the wording on this page.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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