--- title: "HSN Code for Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar | HSN Chapter 22 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar (Chapter 22) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-22/" --- # HSN Chapter 22: Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar Beverages, spirits and vinegar Part of [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 2201 | [Mineral & Aerated Waters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2201/) | 5% | | 2202 | [Mineral & non-alcoholic beverages](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2202/) | 0% | | 2203 | [Beer made from malt](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2203/) | 0% | | 2204 | [Wine & grape must](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2204/) | 0% | | 2205 | [Flavoured wines & vermouth](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2205/) | 0% | | 2206 | [Fermented Beverages](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2206/) | 5% | | 2207 | [Undenatured Ethyl Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2207/) | 0% | | 2208 | [Spirituous Beverages](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2208/) | 18% | | 2209 | [Acetic acid vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2209/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 22 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3,826 Cr (+2.34% YoY) — 0.1033% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹11,616 Cr (−9.13% YoY) — 0.1905% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹7,790 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #73 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #69 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +45.55% in FY 2020-21 - Export growth (7Y): 1.7x (₹2,277.58 Cr to ₹3,826.42 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 22 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 2,277.58 | 0.0987% | — | 5,510.15 | 0.1533% | — | −3,232.57 | #69 | | FY 2019-20 | 1,805.51 | 0.0814% | −20.73% | 5,632.91 | 0.1676% | +2.23% | −3,827.40 | #72 | | FY 2020-21 | 2,627.96 | 0.1218% | +45.55% | 4,838.21 | 0.1659% | −14.11% | −2,210.25 | #67 | | FY 2021-22 | 2,391.20 | 0.0760% | −9.01% | 6,544.88 | 0.1431% | +35.27% | −4,153.68 | #73 | | FY 2022-23 | 3,016.28 | 0.0833% | +26.14% | 8,510.34 | 0.1480% | +30.03% | −5,494.06 | #71 | | FY 2023-24 | 3,738.90 | 0.1033% | +23.96% | 12,784.02 | 0.2276% | +50.22% | −9,045.12 | #68 | | FY 2024-25 | 3,826.42 | 0.1033% | +2.34% | 11,616.45 | 0.1905% | −9.13% | −7,790.03 | #69 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.03%/yr, imports 13.24%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 22 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.03% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 22 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2,277.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,826.42 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 22 ranked #69 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 22 ranks #69 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #73 of 97. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 22 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 22 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 45.55% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹7,790.03 Crore in HSN Chapter 22 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹11,616.45 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3,826.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7,790.03 Crore — ranking #73 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 13.24% CAGR signals rising demand for Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar India's imports under HSN Chapter 22 have grown at 13.24% CAGR, reaching ₹11,616.45 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 04 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 17: Sugars and Sugar Confectionery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-17/) | ₹21,182 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/) | ₹18,733 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 24: Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-24/) | ₹16,728 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Edible Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-21/) | ₹14,507 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 20: Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/) | ₹10,359 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 19: Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/) | ₹7,726 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 16: Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/) | ₹6,686 Cr | | #8 | HSN Chapter 22: Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar (this hsn chapter) | ₹3,826 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/) | ₹2,512 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 16 | [Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/) | | 17 | [Sugars and Sugar Confectionery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-17/) | | 18 | [Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/) | | 19 | [Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/) | | 20 | [Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/) | | 21 | [Miscellaneous Edible Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-21/) | | 23 | [Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/) | | 24 | [Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-24/) |