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HS 22.01 Heading · Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages & Tobacco

Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow

HS heading 22.01 covers Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow. Within Chapter 22 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$589K
Share of Chapter 22
0.1%
Rank in its chapter
#7 of 9

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 22.01 covers Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with waters — into 2 duty lines shown below. India exports molasses-based spirits, packaged water and a fast-growing range of branded spirits and beverages. India exported $589K under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.1% of all Chapter 22 exports, ranking #7 of 9 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

22.01 is the four-digit HS heading for waters, including natural or artificial mineral wa. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many prepared foodstuffs, beverages & tobacco lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 22.01

The Harmonised System breaks Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

Top destinations for Chapter 22 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 United Arab Emirates $160.6M
#2 Singapore $32.2M
#3 United Rep. of Tanzania $20.9M
#4 Kenya $17.6M
#5 Netherlands $17.6M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Beverages, spirits and vinegar

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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