HS Code 220900
Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained…
Official description: Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
Also searched as: vinegar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, acetic acid solution, distilling vinegar
Classification
How 220900 breaks down
Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 220900?
Buyers sourcing vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 220900 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 220900
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 220900 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Questions
HS code 220900: common questions
What is HS code 220900?
HS code 220900 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid". The first two digits (22) are the chapter — Beverages, spirits and vinegar — and digits 3-4 (2209) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 220900?
Common products classified under 220900 include vinegar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, acetic acid solution, distilling vinegar and similar items matching vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 220900?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 220900 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (220900) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 22
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