Product classification
HS code for Sweetened water: 2202.10
Waters, including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured.
Classification of sweetened water under HS 2202.10
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.
- Covers
- Carbonated soft drinks
- Sweetened mineral water
- Flavored water with added sugar
- Diet sodas (sweetened with artificial sweeteners)
- Tonic water
- Sweetened sparkling water
- Also under 2202.10
- LaCroix
- Bubly
- Vitaminwater
- Propel
- Sparkling Ice
Codes often confused with 2202.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 220210 (the code used for sweetened water), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 220210 (the code used for sweetened water) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.4% 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 220210, not only sweetened water.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $2.0B 12% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.5B 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.3B 8.1% of world exports
World total: $16.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 9.4% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 8.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $962M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $16.8B 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 sweetened water
Brazil classifies sweetened water under NCM 2202.10.00: HS 2202.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sweetened water
What is the HS code for Sweetened water?
The HS code for Sweetened water is 220210 (Waters; including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured). The HS code for water containing added sugar or sweetening matter is 2202.10.
How do I classify Sweetened water for customs?
Sweetened water is classified under HS code 220210 — Waters; including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of sweetened water (HS 220210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 220210 (the code used for sweetened water) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($2.0B, 12% of world exports), Germany ($1.5B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $16.4B, 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 sweetened water (HS 220210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 220210 (the code used for sweetened water) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 9.4% of world imports), Germany ($1.4B) and the United Kingdom ($962M). World imports came to about $16.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Sweetened water the same in all countries?
The base HS code 220210 for Sweetened 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 sweetened water in Brazil?
In Brazil, sweetened water (HS 220210) is classified under NCM 2202.10.00.