HTS heading 2202 · Chapter 22
HTS 2202: Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters,…
HTS heading 2202 covers waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading 2009. It has 12 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 0.2¢/liter (3 lines), 17.5% (2 lines), The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 (2 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2202.10.00 | Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored | 0.2¢/liter | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 4¢/liter | |
| Carbonated soft drinks: | |||||
| 2202.10.00.20 | Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin)[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2202.10.00.45 | In aluminum containers[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2202.10.00.55 | Other[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2202.10.00.65 | In aluminum containers[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2202.10.00.75 | Other[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2202.91.00 | Non-alcoholic beer | 0.2¢/liter | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 4¢/liter | |
| 2202.91.00.10 | In aluminum containers[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2202.91.00.20 | Other[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2202.99 | Other: | ||||
| Milk-based drinks: | |||||
| 2202.99.10.00 | Chocolate milk drink[liters, kg cmsc] | 17% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2202.99.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions[liters, kg] | 17.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| 2202.99.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions[liters, kg] | 17.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| 2202.99.28.00 | Other[liters, kg] | 23.5¢/liter + 14.9% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.01.01-9823.01.07 (S+) See 9918.04.60, 9918.04.80 (CO) | 27.6¢/liter+ 17.5% | Estimate → |
| Fruit or vegetable juices, fortified with vitamins or minerals: | |||||
| Orange juice: | |||||
| 2202.99.30.00 | Not made from a juice having a degree of concentration of 1.5 or more (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree)[liters] | 4.5¢/liter | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18¢/liter | Estimate → |
| 2202.99.35.00 | Other[liters] | 7.85¢/liter | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18¢/liter | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2202.99.36.00 | Juice of any single fruit or vegetable[liters] | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009(A*) | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Estimate → |
| 2202.99.37.00 | Mixtures of juices[liters] | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 (A*) | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | Estimate → |
| 2202.99.91 | Other | 0.2¢/liter | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 4¢/liter | |
| 2202.99.91.10 | In aluminum containers[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| Almond-based drinks: | |||||
| 2202.99.91.30 | Certified organic[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2202.99.91.35 | Other[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2202.99.91.90 | Other[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2203.00.00 | Beer made from malt | Free | 13.2¢/liter | ||
| In containers each holding not over 4 liters: | |||||
| 2203.00.00.30 | In glass containers[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2203.00.00.60 | Other[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2203.00.00.90 | In containers each holding over 4 liters[liters] | Estimate → |
26 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 2202.99.10.00 at the general rate of 17%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (17%) | $1700.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $1747.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 2202?
Heading 2202 has 12 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 0.2¢/liter (3 lines), 17.5% (2 lines), The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 (2 lines), 17% (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 2202?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 2202?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.