Topo Chico Mineral Water

Topo Chico is a Mexican sparkling mineral water from a spring in Monterrey, known for high mineralization and natural carbonation. It complies with HTS 2201.10.00.00 as aerated mineral water, unsweetened and unflavored. Minerals include sodium and magnesium.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2201.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If grapefruit or other flavored

Flavored Topo Chico variants add prohibited sweetening matter.

2106.90.89.00Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If mixed with food preparations

If sold as a beverage prep with additives, Chapter 21 applies.

2204.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If excess pressure like sparkling wine

Subheading notes define sparkling wine by pressure; unlikely but for high-carbonation edge cases.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pressure tests confirming natural CO2 per subheading notes on sparkling wines (analogous for waters)

Document TDS levels >250 mg/L to prove mineral status vs. purified water