Product classification
HS code for Mineral water: 2201.10
Waters, mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured).
Classification of mineral water under HS 2201.10
Mineral water is classified under HS code 2201.10. This classification is strictly reserved for waters that are either naturally or artificially mineralized and are not sweetened or flavored. According to the Explanatory Notes for Chapter 22, mineral waters contain dissolved mineral salts or free carbon dioxide. They may be still or aerated. The primary distinction for 2201.10 is the absence of additives like sugar, sweeteners, or aromatic substances. If any such substances are added, the product moves to heading 2202. Natural mineral waters must be bottled at the source and possess specific mineral compositions as recognized by the relevant health authorities. Artificial mineral waters are prepared by adding mineral salts to ordinary potable water to mimic natural mineral water. This code also includes aerated waters (carbonated waters) provided they remain unflavored and unsweetened. The packaging, whether in glass bottles, plastic bottles, or cans, does not change the primary classification under 2201.10.
- Covers
- Natural spring mineral water
- Sparkling mineral water (unsweetened)
- Artesian mineral water
- Still mineral water
- Artificial mineral water
- Seltzer water (unflavored)
- Also under 2201.10
- Perrier
- San Pellegrino
- Evian
- Fiji Water
- Voss
Codes often confused with 2201.10
Common mistake. The most frequent error is misclassifying flavored mineral water under 2201.10. Flavored or sweetened waters must be classified under 2202.10. Additionally, ordinary purified drinking water or distilled water that is not mineralized is classified under 2201.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220110 (the code used for mineral water), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220110 (the code used for mineral water) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 220110, not only mineral water.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $1.8B 39% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.1B 23% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $224M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $847M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $360M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $305M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 mineral water
Brazil classifies mineral water under NCM 2201.10.00: HS 2201.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mineral water
What is the HS code for Mineral water?
The HS code for Mineral water is 220110 (Waters; mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)). The HS code for mineral water and aerated water (unsweetened and unflavored) is 2201.10.
How do I classify Mineral water for customs?
Mineral water is classified under HS code 220110 — Waters; mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the mineral water has a hint of lemon flavor?
If any flavoring is added, even if it is unsweetened, the product must be classified under HS code 2202.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of mineral water (HS 220110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220110 (the code used for mineral water) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.8B, 39% of world exports), Italy ($1.1B) and Belgium ($224M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 mineral water (HS 220110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220110 (the code used for mineral water) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($847M, 21% of world imports), France ($360M) and the United Kingdom ($305M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 Mineral water the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220110 for Mineral water 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 mineral water in Brazil?
In Brazil, mineral water (HS 220110) is classified under NCM 2201.10.00.