Coke Zero Sugar Sparkling Drink from Canada
Coke Zero Sugar is a zero-calorie carbonated beverage mimicking classic cola taste, sweetened with aspartame, acesulfame-K, and sucralose—all high-intensity sweeteners. It qualifies for HTS 2202.10.00.20 as a carbonated soft drink without sugar, adhering to non-alcoholic beverage criteria. Pressure from carbonation exceeds typical sparkling thresholds but remains under wine definitions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document proof of zero sugar content via analytical reports; ensure packaging labels comply with FDA non-alcoholic beverage rules
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming no fruit juice content over minor thresholds pushing to heading 2009