Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow › Other:
HS code 22019090 – Other
This classification encompasses various types of still waters that are neither mineral nor aerated, and importantly, contain no added sugar, other sweetening matter, or flavorings. It covers potable water that has undergone purification processes but does not possess the specific characteristics of mineral water. Under Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule: a preferential (MFN) import duty of 40%, VAT of 8/10 and measured in “lít/kg”.
What is HS code 22019090?
Within Chapter 22, which covers beverages, this specific code applies to waters that do not fall under the more specific categories of natural or artificial mineral waters, nor aerated waters. These "other" waters typically include purified drinking water, distilled water, or deionized water, provided they remain unflavored and unsweetened. Their primary characteristic is their simple composition, free from enhancing additives or natural mineral content that would classify them differently.
Importers should note that distinguishing these waters from other categories within Heading 2201, or even from Heading 2202 (sweetened or flavored waters), is crucial for accurate declaration in Vietnam. Classification hinges on detailed technical specifications and laboratory analysis reports, which confirm the absence of specific mineral compounds, carbonation, added sugars, or artificial flavorings. Customs authorities often require documentation verifying the water's chemical composition and processing methods to ensure it meets the criteria for this "other" unsweetened, unflavored, non-aerated water category.
Specialised management for code 22019090
This product is subject to a special management policy
In force
- Appendix — 5 sections 28/2026/TT-BCTListed at group level 2201
State food-safety inspection on import · Ministry of Industry and Trade
The appendix lists the whole 2201 group, not this code specifically — check the product description to see whether it is covered.
Checked against 50 lists reviewed on 2026-08-16 — other specialised management lists may exist that are not yet covered here.
What you have to do
Verbatim note from the 2026 tariff schedule
HH KTCN về an toàn thực phẩm (1182/QĐ-BCT-PL2-2021)
Abbreviations: HH = goods · KTCN = specialised inspection · PL = appendix
Reference only — exact procedures vary by product; confirm with the managing authority or an Avenir specialist.
Basic duties for HS code 22019090
VAT: Reduced by 2% (to 8%) under Decree 174/2025/NĐ-CP - in force until December 31, 2026.
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Special FTA preferential duties (2026)
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A 40% gap - illustrated on a 100,000 USD shipment, that is roughly 40,000 USD saved in import duty.
But only if the shipment has a valid C/O and meets the rules of origin (RVC/CTC, etc.). The wrong C/O form or an RVC shortfall → duty reassessment and penalties at a post-clearance audit.
* The amount is illustrative only, not a commitment. The % gap comes from Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule; the preference actually granted depends on each shipment’s rules of origin.
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Duty data is for reference and follows Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule in force. Please check the original Ministry of Finance texts or contact Avenir before relying on it.