2201.90.00.00 - Other

HTS code 2201.90.00.00, described as "Other," serves as a residual category within Chapter 22 for waters that do not fit into more specific classifications. This subheading encompasses all forms of water, including natural or artificial mineral waters, and aerated waters, provided they do not contain added sugar, other sweetening matter, or flavorings. Essentially, this category captures purified or processed waters that are otherwise unadulterated and intended for consumption or other basic uses.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2201.10.00.00, which specifically covers "Mineral waters and aerated waters." While both subheadings deal with waters not containing added sugar or flavorings, 2201.10.00.00 is reserved for waters that are naturally mineralized or artificially carbonated and marketed as such. HTS 2201.90.00.00, therefore, applies to water that, while potentially purified or treated (e.g., distilled, demineralized), does not possess the defining characteristics of mineral water and is not specifically described as aerated water.

As this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories under HTS 2201.90.00.00. Therefore, the classification hinges on a careful assessment of whether the water falls under the "Mineral waters and aerated waters" category. If a water product is not naturally mineralized or specifically marketed as aerated, and it meets the general criteria of not containing added sugar, sweeteners, or flavorings, it will be classified under this "Other" subheading. Examples might include highly purified drinking water, distilled water, or demineralized water intended for technical or laboratory use, provided they are not otherwise specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule.