Customs tariff code 2201: Wasser, einschließlich natürliches oder künstliches Mineralwasser und…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2201 covers Wasser, einschließlich natürliches oder künstliches Mineralwasser und kohlensäurehaltiges Wasser, ohne Zusatz von Zucker, anderen Süßmitteln oder Aromastoffen; Eis und Schnee. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
2201 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 22. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 2201
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 22BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR
- 2201Wasser, einschließlich natürliches oder künstliches Mineralwasser und kohlensäurehaltiges Wasser, ohne Zusatz von Zucker, anderen Süßmitteln oder Aromastoffen; Eis und Schnee
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 2201 1011 und 2201 1019: Als „natürliches Mineralwasser“ gilt Mineralwasser, das der Richtlinie 2009/54/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates (ABl. L 164 vom 26. Juni 2009, S. 45) in ihrer jeweiligen Fassung entspricht. Zu Unterposition 2201 9000: Hierher gehören die in den Erläuterungen zu Pos. 2201 des HS, Absätze A und D genannten Waren. Hierher gehören ferner Wasserdampf sowie filtriertes, entkeimtes, geklärtes oder entkalktes natürliches Wasser.
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von 3 GHT oder weniger zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0401000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2201 cover?
Code 2201 covers Wasser, einschließlich natürliches oder künstliches Mineralwasser und kohlensäurehaltiges Wasser, ohne Zusatz von Zucker, anderen Süßmitteln oder Aromastoffen; Eis und Schnee. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2201?
The third-country duty rate for 2201 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 2201?
The first six digits form the HS code: 2201. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2201 have?
2201 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2201 sit in the tariff?
2201 sits in this hierarchy: 22 BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2201?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2201. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 2201 change?
2201 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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