A&W Diet Root Beer from Japan
A&W Diet Root Beer is a carbonated root beer-flavoured beverage sweetened with saccharin, a high-intensity sweetener, and contains no added sugar. As a non-alcoholic beverage with an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5% vol, it is classified under tariff item 2202.10.00 as a flavoured water with added sweetening matter.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Confirm the product's alcoholic strength is 0.5% vol or less to meet the definition of a non-alcoholic beverage under Chapter 22
• List the sweetener (saccharin) and any flavourings on the import documentation
• Ensure the product is not intended for culinary use, which would shift classification to heading 21.03