Mineral & Aerated Waters, Unsweetened & Unflavored

Natural and artificially produced mineral waters and aerated waters that are neither sweetened nor flavored classify under a single 10-digit line (2201100000), making origin and brand positioning the primary commercial differentiators for importers. Italy and France dominate US imports under this heading, consistent with the premium European still and sparkling water brands that command significant shelf space in US retail. Mexico and Germany are also notable suppliers, followed by the United Kingdom. FDA regulates bottled water as a food, with specific standards of identity for mineral water that require minimum dissolved mineral content and prohibit post-source treatment that alters mineral composition.