Barq's Root Beer Can
Barq's Root Beer is a carbonated soft drink containing caffeine and a distinctive bite from added flavours, sweetened with sugar. It is classified under tariff item 2202.10.00 as a flavoured, sweetened aerated water, non-alcoholic and within the scope of Chapter 22.
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 beverage is marketed as an energy drink with added stimulants
Energy drinks with functional ingredients may be classified under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the caffeine content on the product specification sheet, as CBSA may verify it does not render the beverage a medicament
• Ensure the alcoholic strength is below 0.5% vol to maintain classification under heading 22.02
• Prepare documentation showing the product is not prepared for culinary purposes, which would exclude it from Chapter 22
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