HS Code for Sweetened water

Sweetened water is classified under HS code 2202.10. This code is found in Chapter 22, which covers beverages, spirits, and vinegar. Heading 2202 is specifically for waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other non-alcoholic beverages. The classification 2202.10 is the primary category for soft drinks and sweetened water products. To fall under this code, the water must have added nutritive sweeteners (like cane sugar or corn syrup) or non-nutritive sweeteners (like stevia or sucralose). Even if the water is only lightly sweetened and remains clear, the addition of any sweetening agent excludes it from heading 2201 (unsweetened waters) and mandates classification under 2202.10.

Products Included

• Carbonated soft drinks
• Sweetened mineral water
• Flavored water with added sugar
• Diet sodas (sweetened with artificial sweeteners)
• Tonic water
• Sweetened sparkling water

Common Misclassification

Sweetened water is often misclassified under 2201.10 or 2201.90, which are strictly for unsweetened and unflavored waters. Another common error is 2202.99, which is a residual category for other non-alcoholic beverages like milk-based drinks or those containing fruit juice. However, if the beverage is primarily water with sugar and flavor, 2202.10 takes precedence. If the product contains more than 0.5% alcohol by volume, it would move to headings 2203-2208.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Sweetened water?

The HS code for water containing added sugar or sweetening matter is 2202.10.

Does this code include water sweetened with stevia?

Yes, 2202.10 includes waters sweetened with both caloric sugars and non-caloric artificial or natural sweeteners.