Barq's Root Beer Can from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• 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