HS Code 2202
Sweetened or Flavoured Beverages
HS code 2202 covers non-alcoholic sweetened or flavoured waters, including soft drinks and energy drinks, excluding fruit or vegetable juices.
4-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 2202 — Sweetened or Flavoured Beverages
This code covers non-alcoholic beverages that have added sugar, sweeteners, or flavouring. This includes soft drinks, energy drinks, tea/coffee-based bottled drinks (non-alcoholic), and milk-based drinks that do not meet the dairy threshold.
What's included
- Cola and sodas
- Energy drinks
- Flavoured water (lemon, lime, etc.)
- Iced tea (bottled)
- Alcohol-free beer
What's excluded
- Fruit juices → use
2009(Pure fruit or vegetable juices, even if concentrated, have their own heading.) - Alcoholic beverages → use
2203(Beverages with an ABV over 0.5% (typically) move to headings 2203-2208.)
Common examples
- Coca-Cola Classic
- Red Bull Energy Drink
- Lipton Peach Iced Tea
- Heineken 0.0 (Alcohol-Free)
Frequently asked questions
What is the alcohol limit for 2202?
Generally, beverages under 0.5% alcohol by volume are considered non-alcoholic and classified here.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: Highly subject to Sugar Taxes (SDIL) in many jurisdictions; requires precise sugar content per 100ml.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Austria, Germany, Thailand
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands
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Key takeaway
This is the primary code for the global soft drink and energy drink industry.
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