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HS 22.03 Heading · Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages & Tobacco

Beer made from malt

HS heading 22.03 covers Beer made from malt. Within Chapter 22 it splits into 1 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$38.7M
Share of Chapter 22
8.5%
Rank in its chapter
#4 of 9

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

Sourcing this category from India

HS 22.03 covers Beer made from malt. At the six-digit line it narrows to beer, the duty line shown below. India exports molasses-based spirits, packaged water and a fast-growing range of branded spirits and beverages. India exported $38.7M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 8.5% of all Chapter 22 exports, ranking #4 of 9 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

22.03 is the four-digit HS heading for beer made from malt. 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 22.03

The Harmonised System breaks Beer made from malt into these 1 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

Jump to the other headings classified under 22 — hover a code for its description.

Working out import duty for HS 22.03 into your market? See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.

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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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