HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2202.91 – Non-alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beer
HS code 2202.91 is the 6-digit subheading for non-alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beer. It is used for non-alcoholic lager, alcohol-free IPA, low-alcohol stout, non-alcoholic wheat beer and alcohol-free pilsner.
What HS 2202.91 covers
This specific HS code is dedicated to non-alcoholic beer, a rapidly expanding niche within the global beverage market. Driven by health and wellness trends, stricter drinking and driving laws, and a desire for moderation, non-alcoholic beer offers the taste and experience of traditional beer without the alcohol content. Major importers are countries with a strong beer-drinking culture but also a growing segment of health-conscious consumers, such as Germany, the UK, and the USA. Exporters include established breweries that have invested in dealcoholization technologies, often from traditional beer-producing nations. The trade involves various styles, from lagers to IPAs, all crafted to mimic their alcoholic counterparts, making quality and flavor profile critical for market success.
- Covers
- Non-alcoholic lager
- Alcohol-free IPA
- Low-alcohol stout
- Non-alcoholic wheat beer
- Alcohol-free pilsner
- Zero-alcohol craft beer
- Examples
- Heineken 0.0
- Budweiser Zero
- Athletic Brewing Co.
- Erdinger Alkoholfrei
- Clausthaler
Codes often confused with 2202.91
Common mistake. This is clearly distinct from alcoholic beer (220300) but could be confused with other non-alcoholic beverages (220299) if its "beer" identity isn't emphasized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 220291, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 220291 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $158M 20% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $107M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $100M 13% of world exports
World total: $797M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $158M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $128M 16% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $45M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $818M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2202.91
Brazil does not split HS 2202.91: its NCM code is 2202.91.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 22.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2202.91
What is HS code 220291?
HS code 220291 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Non-alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beer. This specific HS code is dedicated to non-alcoholic beer, a rapidly expanding niche within the global beverage market. Driven by health and wellness trends, stricter drinking and driving laws, and a desire for moderation, non-alcoholic beer offers the taste and experience of traditional beer without the alcohol content. Major importers are countries with a strong beer-drinking culture but also a growing segment of health-conscious consumers, such as Germany, the UK, and the USA. Exporters include established breweries that have invested in dealcoholization technologies, often from traditional beer-producing nations. The trade involves various styles, from lagers to IPAs, all crafted to mimic their alcoholic counterparts, making quality and flavor profile critical for market success.
What products fall under HS code 220291?
Non-alcoholic lager, Alcohol-free IPA, Low-alcohol stout, Non-alcoholic wheat beer, Alcohol-free pilsner, Zero-alcohol craft beer
What are common misclassifications for HS code 220291?
This is clearly distinct from alcoholic beer (220300) but could be confused with other non-alcoholic beverages (220299) if its "beer" identity isn't emphasized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 220291?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 220291 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($158M, 20% of world exports), Belgium ($107M) and Germany ($100M). World exports came to about $797M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 220291?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 220291 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($158M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($128M) and the Netherlands ($45M). World imports came to about $818M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 220291 structured?
HS code 220291 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (22) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 220291?
In Brazil, HS code 220291 is NCM 2202.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.