Import duty on energy drinks & soft drinks in the UK

HS code

2202.99

UK codes

6

UK import duty

Varies by line

UK VAT

20%

Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31

Non-alcoholic drinks other than flavoured waters, such as energy drinks, are 2202.99.

UK commodity codes under 2202.99

UK commodity codeDescriptionImport dutyVAT
2202 99 11Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of 2,8 % or more by weight
4 full 10-digit codes
  • 2202 99 11 11 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of 2,8 % or more by weight › Containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 11 19 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of 2,8 % or more by weight › Containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) › Other
  • 2202 99 11 91 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of 2,8 % or more by weight › Other › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 11 99 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of 2,8 % or more by weight › Other › Other
8%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
2202 99 15Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of less than 2,8 % by weight; beverages based on nuts of chapter 8, cereals of chapter 10 or seeds of chapter 12
4 full 10-digit codes
  • 2202 99 15 11 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of less than 2,8 % by weight; beverages based on nuts of chapter 8, cereals of chapter 10 or seeds of chapter 12 › Containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 15 19 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of less than 2,8 % by weight; beverages based on nuts of chapter 8, cereals of chapter 10 or seeds of chapter 12 › Containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) › Other
  • 2202 99 15 91 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of less than 2,8 % by weight; beverages based on nuts of chapter 8, cereals of chapter 10 or seeds of chapter 12 › Other › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 15 99 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Soya-based beverages with a protein content of less than 2,8 % by weight; beverages based on nuts of chapter 8, cereals of chapter 10 or seeds of chapter 12 › Other › Other
8%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
2202 99 19Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Other
5 full 10-digit codes
  • 2202 99 19 11 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Other › Containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 19 19 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Other › Containing sugar (sucrose or invert sugar) › Other
  • 2202 99 19 91 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Other › Other › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 19 95 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Other › Other › De-alcoholised wine with an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0,5%<br> vol.
  • 2202 99 19 99 — Not containing products of headings 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Other › Other › Other
8%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
2202 99 91Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Less than 0,2 %
2 full 10-digit codes
  • 2202 99 91 10 — Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Less than 0,2 % › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 91 90 — Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › Less than 0,2 % › Other
6% + £11 / 100 kg20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
2202 99 95Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › 0,2 % or more but less than 2 %
2 full 10-digit codes
  • 2202 99 95 10 — Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › 0,2 % or more but less than 2 % › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 95 90 — Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › 0,2 % or more but less than 2 % › Other
4% + £10 / 100 kg20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
2202 99 99Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › 2 % or more
2 full 10-digit codes
  • 2202 99 99 10 — Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › 2 % or more › Fruit juice or vegetable juice diluted with water or aerated
  • 2202 99 99 90 — Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of headings 0401 to 0404 › 2 % or more › Other
4% + £17 / 100 kg20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)

Import duty on energy drinks & soft drinks by country

Import into the US

Varies by line

See HTS codes ›

Import into the UK

Varies by line

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Import into the EU

Varies by line

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How UK import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the UK commodity code for energy drinks & soft drinks?
It depends on the product’s details: 6 UK codes sit under HS 2202.99. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.
Q2What is the import duty on energy drinks & soft drinks in the UK?
Between Varies by line, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.
Q3Do I pay VAT on imported energy drinks & soft drinks?
Yes. Import VAT of 20% applies on top of duty. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
Q4Is the UK code the same as the US HTS code?
Only the first 6 digits (2202.99) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for energy drinks & soft drinks.

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