Waters — HTS 2201
Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow
Chapter 22 › Heading 2201
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2201 is a broad product category for plain water and certain forms of frozen water. It generally groups natural or artificial mineral water, aerated or carbonated water, and ice or snow when the product has no added sugar, other sweetening matter, or flavoring. The heading is not the final tariff classification; it is a starting point for identifying the product’s characteristics.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, review the more specific subheadings and tariff provisions under heading 2201. Classification may depend on the product type—such as mineral water, aerated water, or ice—and on distinctions such as whether the water is in a particular form or container. Confirm the product’s ingredients, processing, presentation, and intended description against the current HTSUS language; difficult cases may require a customs broker or a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What to check
- Check the ingredient list and formulation to confirm there is no added sugar, sweetener, flavor, or other ingredient that could move the product outside heading 2201.
- Determine whether the item is drinking water, mineral water, aerated or carbonated water, ice, or snow, and compare that description with the relevant subheadings.
- Review how the product is presented and sold, including its physical form, packaging, and whether it is intended for retail sale or another use.
- Read the complete 8-digit HTSUS provisions and any legal notes, statistical suffixes, and unit-of-measure requirements rather than stopping at the 4-digit heading.
- Keep product specifications, labels, ingredient records, and processing information to support the classification; ask a customs professional to review unusual or borderline products.
HTS heading 2201 summary
Waters is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2201.10.00.00 👉 | Mineral waters and aerated waters | 0.26¢/liter | Free | 2.6¢/liter |
| 2201.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2201?
Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.