Coke Zero Sugar Sparkling Drink from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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