Waters — HTS 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
Chapter 22 › Heading 2202
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 2202 is a broad product category for non-alcoholic beverages that are sweetened or flavored, plus other non-alcoholic drinks. It can include products such as flavored or sweetened waters and certain other prepared beverages. Fruit, nut, and vegetable juices classified in heading 2009 are excluded, and alcoholic beverages belong elsewhere.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s objective characteristics: ingredients, flavoring or sweetening, beverage type, and any stated or measurable composition details. The 4-digit heading is narrowed through more detailed subheadings, generally based on the kind of beverage or its formulation—not simply its brand name, package size, or intended retail use. The full 8-digit code may also depend on distinctions in the tariff schedule that must be read carefully.
What to check
- Read the product formula, ingredient list, and technical specifications; identify water, juice, sweeteners, flavors, concentrates, and other significant ingredients.
- Confirm whether the product is truly non-alcoholic and whether it is excluded as a fruit, nut, or vegetable juice of heading 2009.
- Compare the product’s characteristics with every relevant subheading and tariff provision under heading 2202, including any residual “other” provisions.
- Do not classify solely by marketing name, packaging, or beverage style; use the formulation and the tariff wording.
- Verify the current 8-digit HTSUS text and any applicable legal notes, rulings, or binding guidance; consult a customs broker or classification specialist when the formulation is complex.
HTS heading 2202 summary
Waters is a 4-digit product category containing 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2202.10.00 👉 | Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored | 0.2¢/liter | Free | 4¢/liter |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. 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.