Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavored; ice and snow
2 declarable lines
Heading 2201 covers drinking waters that have no added sugar or other sweetening matter and no flavoring, plus ice and snow. It splits into two lines: 2201.10.00.00 for mineral waters and aerated waters, and 2201.90.00.00 for everything else in the heading, such as plain still water, ice and snow.
Products in this heading
- Still spring water bottled with no sweetener or flavor
- Sparkling mineral water, unsweetened and unflavored
- Seltzer or club soda with no added sugar or flavor
- Naturally carbonated water from a spring
- Packaged ice cubes for retail sale
- Block ice for food or cooling use
- Snow shipped as a product
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the water contains added sugar or other sweetening matter
- Whether the water is flavored
- Whether the product is mineral water or aerated water, which decides 2201.10.00.00
- Whether the product is plain water, ice or snow, which falls in 2201.90.00.00
- Whether the item is water at all, or a beverage of another heading
Often confused with
- Heading 2202Sparkling water with added sugar, honey or flavor
Added sweetener or flavoring moves it out of 2201.
- Heading 2009Fruit juice or juice-based drink
Juices of heading 2009 are excluded from the non-alcoholic beverage heading.
- Beer
Malt beverages are classified in their own heading.
- Heading 2204Wine of fresh grapes
Grape wine is covered by heading 2204, not 2201.
- Heading 2202Sweetened iced tea or sports drink
Water-based drinks with sweetener or flavor belong to 2202.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for bottled mineral water?
Mineral waters and aerated waters are classified under 2201.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 0.26 cents per liter. The water must have no added sugar, sweetener or flavor.
What is the duty on ice?
Ice falls under 2201.90.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free. Packaged ice cubes and block ice both take this line.
How do I classify flavored sparkling water with added sugar?
It is not classified in 2201 because of the added sweetener and flavor. Plain sparkling water without those additions takes 2201.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 0.26 cents per liter, while the sweetened or flavored version moves to heading 2202.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.