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HS Codes Chapter 22 — Beverages & Spirits

HS Chapter 22 covers beverages, spirits and vinegar — wine, beer, spirits, mineral water and soft drinks. For South African importers and exporters clearing through SARS, this chapter sits at the heart of everyday customs work at OR Tambo, Cape Town Container Terminal and Durban Harbour.

Every consignment under Chapter 22 must be declared on a SAD500 using the correct 8-digit tariff heading. The duty rate, rebates and any import permits all follow from that classification. A wrong tariff heading is the single most common reason a Chapter 22 shipment is held at the port of entry.

JLog coordinates customs clearance for Chapter 22 goods moving through Cape Town. We prepare the SAD500, manage the submission to SARS, and keep your classification defensible and your duty correct. Whether you are importing a one-off sample or running a regular container programme, we handle the paperwork so your consignment keeps moving. Browse the most-requested HS codes in Chapter 22 below, or request a quote for clearing your next consignment.

HS codes in Chapter 22 — Beverages & Spirits

Browse the most-requested HS code pages in this chapter. The full chapter has 74 subheadings — these are the conceptual entry points; each links to the full SARS duty rate, VAT, and permit detail.

• HS 2201.10 — Mineral waters and aerated waters
• HS 2201.90 — Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added s…
• HS 2202.10 — Waters with added sugar, sweetener or flavour
• HS 2202.91 — Non-alcoholic beer
• HS 2202.99 — Other
• HS 2203.00 — Beer made from malt
• HS 2204.10 — Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must (excluding that of heading 20.09): Sp…
• HS 2204.21 — Wine of fresh grapes in containers of 2 litres or less
• HS 2204.22 — In containers holding more than 2 li but not more than 10 li
• HS 2204.29 — Other
• HS 2204.30 — Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must (excluding that of heading 20.09): Ot…
• HS 2205.10 — In containers holding 2 li or less
• HS 2205.90 — Other
• HS 2206.00 — Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, saké); mixtures of fermented beverage…
• HS 2207.10 — Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 per cent vol. or higher; ethyl…

What Is HS Chapter 22?

HS Chapter 22 covers beverages, spirits and vinegar including water, juices, wine, beer and spirits under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses these codes to classify water, fruit juice, wine, beer, cider, whisky, gin, rum, vodka and vinegar for all import and export customs declarations.

Common Chapter 22 HS Codes

Use the JLog HS Code Directory to find the specific code for your product. Each code includes the current import duty rate, VAT treatment, and customs notes.

Import Duty and VAT for HS Chapter 22

Goods in HS Chapter 22 are subject to South African import duty plus 15% VAT on the ATV (FOB customs value + 10% uplift for non-SACU origin + non-rebated duty). Duty rates vary by subheading — check the individual HS code pages or contact JLog for a landed cost calculation.

Importing Chapter 22 Goods into South Africa

To import water, fruit juice, wine, beer, cider, whisky, gin, rum, vodka and vinegar into South Africa, you must be registered with SARS as an importer. All goods must be declared on a SAD500 customs declaration. JLog’s DutyCheq service handles SARS importer registration, and our customs clearance team manages all SARS submissions.

Shipping Chapter 22 Goods with JLog

JLog handles the full import and export process for goods in HS Chapter 22 — from freight quotes and carrier booking to customs clearance, SARS submission management, and delivery to your door.

Contact JLog: [email protected] | 021 300 6099

Frequently Asked Questions

What duty applies to beverages, spirits and vinegar including water, juices, wine, beer and spirits?
Duty rates vary by subheading within HS Chapter 22. Use the HS code search above to find the specific rate, or contact JLog for a customs classification consultation.

Do I need a permit to import water, fruit juice, wine, beer, cider, whisky, gin, rum, vodka and vinegar?
Permit and compliance requirements vary by HS subheading and end-use within Chapter 22. Some lines may require ITAC import permits, product compliance certificates or origin certificates to claim a preferential rate. Check the individual HS code page or contact JLog for a per-product check.

Can JLog clear water, fruit juice, wine, beer, cider, whisky, gin, rum, vodka and vinegar through SARS for me?
Yes. JLog provides full customs clearance for all goods in HS Chapter 22, including document preparation, SARS submission, and query management. Contact us for a quote.

Related JLog Services

• Customs Clearance South Africa — Full SARS clearance service
• DutyCheq — Real-time customs monitoring platform
• DutyCheq — SARS importer/exporter registration
• HS Code Directory — Browse all South African tariff codes

Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.