Water - bottled water|HS Code

Water - bottled water harmonized system code

Product Overview Water - Bottled Water under HS Code 2201 refers to the trade classification of packaged potable water fit for human consumption. This product is meticulously filtered and treated to meet international health and safety standards, ensuring it is free from harmful bacteria, impurities, and chemical substances. The product is typically packaged in plastic or glass bottles of varying sizes, with still and sparkling options. HS Code 2201 encompasses a variety of subcategories, including mineral waters, aerated waters, and other bottled waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening or flavoring matter. These products are widely used in food service outlets, retail stores, and processing industries where clean, safe water is required. The value proposition of bottled water under HS Code 2201 lies in its convenience, hygiene, and assured quality, offering a reliable solution for businesses seeking a consistent water source in regions with limited access to potable tap water. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The bottle water's full HS Code is 2201.10 for mineral and aerated waters and 2201.90 for other bottled waters. The classification falls under Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits, and vinegar), Heading 01 (Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored), with the subheadings indicating the specific type of water. The product's classification under this HS code is informed by its primary component (water) and its intended use (drinking). Trade considerations for bottled water include secure packaging to prevent leakage and contamination, along with refrigeration for certain products to maintain quality. The product meets international quality standards, like the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the World Health Organization. These strict standards cover aspects like microbiological criteria, chemical contaminants, and physical specifications, ensuring the product's safety, and consistency across international markets.

Water - bottled water Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Products of this Chapter (other than those of heading 22.09) prepared for culinary purposes and thereby rendered unsuitable for consumption as beverages (generally heading 21.03); (b) Sea water (heading 25.01); (c) Distilled or conductivity water or water of similar purity (heading 28.53); (d) Acetic acid of a concentration exceeding 10 % by weight of acetic acid (heading 29.15); (e) Medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or (f) Perfumery or toilet preparations (Chapter 33). 2.- For the purposes of this Chapter and of Chapters 20 and 21, the “alcoholic strength by volume” shall be determined at a temperature of 20 C. 3.- For the purposes of heading 22.02, the term “non-alcoholic beverages” means beverages of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5 % vol. Alcoholic beverages are classified in headings 22.03 to 22.06 or heading 22.08 as appropriate.