HS code 2203: Beer made from malt
Beer made from malt — heading 2203 of the Harmonized System (HS 2022).
Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
6-digit code for 2203
- Beer; made from malt
Heading 2203 is not split further at the 6-digit level, so the international code is 2203.00. Click a code to copy it.
Common products under 2203
Confirm the full code and the duty rate
The first 6 digits are the same in every country that uses HS 2022. Each country adds 2–4 more digits and sets the duty in its own tariff, and the section and chapter notes can include or exclude products, so check the destination’s official tariff before you put the code on the invoice.
Other headings in chapter 22
- 2201 Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or…
- 2202 Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other…
- 2204 Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009
- 2205 Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances
- 2206 Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)
- 2207 Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other…
- 2208 Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and…
- 2209 Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
Source: HS 2022 nomenclature, 6-digit level (UN Comtrade). Descriptions are in English, as in the official nomenclature. Digits after the 6th differ by country.
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Common questions
What is HS code 2203?
2203 is the HS 2022 heading for Beer made from malt. It is in chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar), section IV, and is not split further: the 6-digit code is 2203.00.
Can I write 2203 on a commercial invoice?
Customs usually need at least the 6-digit subheading (for example 2203.00), and the import declaration uses the destination country’s full code of 8 to 10 digits. Use the subheading that matches your product, and confirm the national digits with the buyer, the customs broker or the official tariff.
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