Product classification
HS code for Non-alcoholic beer: 2202.91
Non-alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beer.
Classification of non-alcoholic beer under HS 2202.91
Non-alcoholic beer is classified under HS code 2202.91. This classification is a result of the specific structure of Chapter 22, which deals with beverages, spirits, and vinegar. While traditional beer made from malt is classified under heading 2203, the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System specify that beverages with an alcoholic strength by volume of 0.5% or less are excluded from heading 2203 and must be classified under heading 2202. Heading 2202 covers waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other non-alcoholic beverages. Subheading 2202.91 was specifically created to capture \"non-alcoholic beer,\" providing a clear distinction for trade statistics and regulatory oversight. The classification process involves measuring the ethyl alcohol content. If the product exceeds 0.5% ABV, even by a small margin, it reverts to heading 2203.00. This classification also applies to de-alcoholized beers where the alcohol has been removed after fermentation through processes like vacuum distillation or reverse osmosis, provided the final alcohol content remains within the 0.5% threshold. The presence of hops and malt extract does not change the classification to 2203 if the alcohol limit is met.
- Covers
- Alcohol-free lager and ale
- Non-alcoholic stout and porter
- Malt-based beverages with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 0.5% vol
- De-alcoholized beer with less than 0.5% alcohol content
- Also under 2202.91
- Heineken 0.0
- Budweiser Zero
- Athletic Brewing Co.
- Erdinger Alkoholfrei
- Clausthaler
Codes often confused with 2202.91
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is under 2203.00 (Beer made from malt), which occurs when the alcohol content is not verified. It is also sometimes incorrectly placed in 2202.10 if it is mistaken for a simple flavored water or soda, or under 2106.90 as a food preparation if the beverage nature is not recognized.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220291 (the code used for non-alcoholic beer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220291 (the code used for non-alcoholic beer) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 220291, not only non-alcoholic beer.
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 non-alcoholic beer
Brazil classifies non-alcoholic beer under NCM 2202.91.00: HS 2202.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about non-alcoholic beer
What is the HS code for Non-alcoholic beer?
The HS code for Non-alcoholic beer is 220291 (Non-alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beer). The specific HS code for non-alcoholic beer is 2202.91.
How do I classify Non-alcoholic beer for customs?
Non-alcoholic beer is classified under HS code 220291 — Non-alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beer. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the maximum alcohol limit for this code?
To be classified under 2202.91, the beverage must have an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5%.
Which countries are the top exporters of non-alcoholic beer (HS 220291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220291 (the code used for non-alcoholic beer) 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 non-alcoholic beer (HS 220291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220291 (the code used for non-alcoholic beer) 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.
Is the HS code for Non-alcoholic beer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220291 for Non-alcoholic beer 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 non-alcoholic beer in Brazil?
In Brazil, non-alcoholic beer (HS 220291) is classified under NCM 2202.91.00.