A&W Root Beer Can from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• 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