Sweetened flavored non-alcoholic beverages from India
India exported $55.2 million of sweetened flavored non-alcoholic beverages (HS 2202.99) in FY2025-26, down 24% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 27% to 27.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37% to 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 27%China 37%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $55MDown 23.5% on last year
- HS code
- 2202.99Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 9 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2202.99.10.00 | Milk-based drinks: Chocolate milk drink | 17% | 27% | 37% |
| 2202.99.22.00 | Other: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 17.5% | 27.5% | 37.5% |
| 2202.99.24.00 | Other: Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 17.5% | 27.5% | 37.5% |
| 2202.99.28.00 | Other: Other | 23.5¢/liter + 14.9% | – | – |
| 2202.99.30.00 | Orange juice: 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) | 4.5¢/liter | – | – |
| 2202.99.35.00 | Orange juice: Other | 7.85¢/liter | – | – |
| 2202.99.36.00 | Other: Juice of any single fruit or vegetable | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | – | – |
| 2202.99.37.00 | Other: Mixtures of juices | The rate applicable to the natural juice in heading 2009 | – | – |
| 2202.99.91 | Other: Other | 0.2¢/liter | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of sweetened flavored non-alcoholic beverages
India's exports to all countries under HS 2202.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2202.99 is 9.6%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on sweetened flavored non-alcoholic beverages from India?
27% to 27.5% on the 9 US tariff lines under HS 2202.99, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37% to 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for sweetened flavored non-alcoholic beverages?
2202.99, under heading 2202 (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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export sweetened flavored non-alcoholic beverages?
Yes. India exported $55.2 million under HS 2202.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.