A&W Root Beer Can
A&W Root Beer is a carbonated soft drink with a foamy texture, sweetened with sugar and flavoured with sassafras and vanilla essences. It is classified under tariff item 2202.10.00 as a flavoured, sweetened aerated water, non-alcoholic and suitable for consumption as a beverage.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the root beer contains added vitamins or minerals for health purposes
Beverages with added nutrients may be classified under a different subheading if they resemble functional drinks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the beverage contains no alcohol above 0.5% vol, as higher levels would shift classification to heading 22.03 or 22.08
• Keep records of the flavouring ingredients, as CBSA may request them to verify the product is not a medicament or culinary preparation
• Ensure the packaging meets Canadian labelling standards for bilingual text and nutritional information
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