Product classification
HS code for Ice: 2201.90
Waters, other than mineral and aerated, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured), ice and snow.
Classification of ice under HS 2201.90
Ice is classified under HS code 2201.90. This classification is found within Chapter 22, which covers beverages, spirits, and vinegar. Specifically, heading 2201 applies to waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, provided they do not contain added sugar, sweetening matter, or flavoring. Since ice is the solid state of water, it is logically grouped with liquid water. The sub-heading 2201.90 is a residual category for "Other," which explicitly includes ice and snow. This code applies to ice produced for human consumption, industrial cooling, or the preservation of perishable goods. The classification remains 2201.90 regardless of the shape of the ice (blocks, cubes, or crushed) or its packaging, as long as it remains pure frozen water.
- Covers
- Bagged ice cubes for consumer use
- Large blocks of ice for industrial cooling
- Crushed ice for food preservation
- Natural snow collected for commercial purposes
- Tube ice and flake ice
- Also under 2201.90
- Aquafina
- Dasani
- Poland Spring
- Smartwater
- Generic Ice Bags
Codes often confused with 2201.90
Common mistake. Ice is frequently misclassified under HS code 2803.00 if it is "dry ice." However, dry ice is solid carbon dioxide and belongs in Chapter 28 (Chemicals). Another error involves 2202.99, which is used for flavored ice or water-based beverages. If the ice contains any flavoring or sugar, it can no longer be classified under 2201.90. Additionally, some importers mistakenly look in Chapter 21 (Miscellaneous edible preparations), but the specific mention of ice in the notes for 2201 takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220190 (the code used for ice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220190 (the code used for ice) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 42% 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 220190, not only ice.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $726M 54% of world exports
- 2 United States $104M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 France $95M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $675M 42% of world imports
- 2 United States $314M 20% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $76M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 ice
Brazil classifies ice under NCM 2201.90.00: HS 2201.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ice
What is the HS code for Ice?
The HS code for Ice is 220190 (Waters; other than mineral and aerated, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured), ice and snow). The HS code for ice made from pure water is 2201.90.
How do I classify Ice for customs?
Ice is classified under HS code 220190 — Waters; other than mineral and aerated, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured), ice and snow. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include dry ice?
No, dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) is classified under HS code 2803.00. HS code 2201.90 only applies to frozen water (H2O).
Which countries are the top exporters of ice (HS 220190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220190 (the code used for ice) in UN Comtrade data were China ($726M, 54% of world exports), the United States ($104M) and France ($95M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 ice (HS 220190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220190 (the code used for ice) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($675M, 42% of world imports), the United States ($314M) and the Netherlands ($76M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 Ice the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220190 for Ice 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 ice in Brazil?
In Brazil, ice (HS 220190) is classified under NCM 2201.90.00.