Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Soda from Japan
Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Soda delivers its signature 23-flavour blend in a carbonated, zero-calorie format using aspartame and acesulfame-K as high-intensity sweeteners. It is a non-alcoholic beverage with an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5% vol, classified under tariff item 2202.10.00 as a flavoured water with added sweetening matter.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Verify the alcoholic strength by volume is 0.5% or less to meet the non-alcoholic beverage definition
• Declare aspartame and acesulfame-K on the commercial invoice
• Ensure the product is not prepared for culinary purposes, which would exclude it from Chapter 22