Product classification
HS code for Energy drinks: 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.
Classification of energy drinks under HS 2202.99
Energy drinks are classified under HS code 2202.99, which serves as the residual category for non-alcoholic beverages not elsewhere specified. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI 1), products are classified based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 22 covers beverages, spirits, and vinegar. While heading 2202.10 specifically covers waters, including mineral and aerated waters containing added sugar or flavoring, energy drinks typically contain complex functional ingredients such as caffeine, taurine, vitamins, and herbal extracts. These additives move the product beyond the scope of simple flavored water. Since they do not contain milk fats or significant fruit juice content (which would lead to classification under 2009), they fall into the 'other' category of 2202.99. This classification applies to ready-to-drink liquid formulations intended for human consumption without further dilution.
- Covers
- Canned caffeinated energy drinks
- Bottled taurine-based beverages
- Sugar-free functional energy drinks
- Vitamin-fortified non-alcoholic beverages
- Energy shots in small liquid volumes
- Also under 2202.99
- Coca-Cola
- Red Bull
- Gatorade
- Lipton Iced Tea
- Pepsi
- Monster Energy
Codes often confused with 2202.99
Common mistake. Energy drinks are frequently misclassified under HS code 2202.10, which is reserved for basic sweetened or flavored waters. The distinction lies in the functional additives; if the drink contains stimulants like caffeine or taurine, 2202.99 is more appropriate. Another common error is using HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. This code is generally reserved for powders or concentrates rather than ready-to-drink liquids. Occasionally, products with very high vitamin concentrations are mistakenly classified under 3004 as medicaments, but unless they have therapeutic or prophylactic properties, they remain in Chapter 22.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220299 (the code used for energy drinks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220299 (the code used for energy drinks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 220299, not only energy drinks.
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 energy drinks
Brazil classifies energy drinks under NCM 2202.99.00: HS 2202.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about energy drinks
What is the HS code for Energy drinks?
The HS code for Energy drinks is 220299 (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). The standard HS code for ready-to-drink energy drinks is 2202.99.
How do I classify Energy drinks for customs?
Energy drinks is classified under HS code 220299 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change for sugar-free energy drinks?
No, both sugar-sweetened and sugar-free (artificially sweetened) energy drinks are classified under 2202.99 as they are both non-alcoholic beverages.
Which countries are the top exporters of energy drinks (HS 220299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220299 (the code used for energy drinks) 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 energy drinks (HS 220299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220299 (the code used for energy drinks) 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.
Is the HS code for Energy drinks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220299 for Energy drinks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for energy drinks in Brazil?
In Brazil, energy drinks (HS 220299) is classified under NCM 2202.99.00.