Topo Chico Mineral Water from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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