HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2202.99 – Non-alcoholic beverages; other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009
HS code 2202.99 is the 6-digit subheading for non-alcoholic beverages, other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009. It is used for cola, lemonade, energy drinks, sports drinks and ready-to-drink iced tea.
What HS 2202.99 covers
This "other" category for non-alcoholic beverages covers a vast array of products, excluding non-alcoholic beer (220291), flavored/sweetened waters (220210), and fruit/vegetable juices (2009). It includes popular items like soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, ready-to-drink iced teas, and coffee beverages. This is a highly competitive and innovative sector, with global brands dominating trade. Importers are found worldwide, reflecting universal demand for convenience beverages, while exporters are typically large multinational corporations with extensive production and distribution networks. Key trade factors include brand recognition, marketing, ingredient sourcing, and adapting to regional taste preferences and regulatory standards for additives and sweeteners.
- Covers
- Cola
- Lemonade
- Energy drinks
- Sports drinks
- Ready-to-drink iced tea
- Sparkling fruit drinks (non-juice)
- Root beer
- Cream soda
- Examples
- Coca-Cola
- Red Bull
- Gatorade
- Lipton Iced Tea
- Pepsi
- Monster Energy
Codes often confused with 2202.99
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with fruit juices (2009) if the fruit content is high but not 100% juice, or with flavored waters (220210) if the primary base is water with significant flavoring.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 220299, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 220299 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.9% 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 Germany $1.8B 12% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $1.5B 10% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.3B 8.5% of world exports
World total: $14.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 8.9% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.3B 8.5% of world imports
- 3 China $1.0B 6.8% of world imports
World total: $15.0B 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 2202.99
Brazil does not split HS 2202.99: its NCM code is 2202.99.00.
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 2202.99
What is HS code 220299?
HS code 220299 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Non-alcoholic beverages; other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009. This "other" category for non-alcoholic beverages covers a vast array of products, excluding non-alcoholic beer (220291), flavored/sweetened waters (220210), and fruit/vegetable juices (2009). It includes popular items like soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, ready-to-drink iced teas, and coffee beverages. This is a highly competitive and innovative sector, with global brands dominating trade. Importers are found worldwide, reflecting universal demand for convenience beverages, while exporters are typically large multinational corporations with extensive production and distribution networks. Key trade factors include brand recognition, marketing, ingredient sourcing, and adapting to regional taste preferences and regulatory standards for additives and sweeteners.
What products fall under HS code 220299?
Cola, Lemonade, Energy drinks, Sports drinks, Ready-to-drink iced tea, Sparkling fruit drinks (non-juice), Root beer, Cream soda
What are common misclassifications for HS code 220299?
This code is frequently confused with fruit juices (2009) if the fruit content is high but not 100% juice, or with flavored waters (220210) if the primary base is water with significant flavoring.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 220299?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 220299 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.8B, 12% of world exports), Switzerland ($1.5B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $14.8B, 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 220299?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 220299 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 8.9% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.3B) and China ($1.0B). World imports came to about $15.0B, 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 220299 structured?
HS code 220299 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 220299?
In Brazil, HS code 220299 is NCM 2202.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.