Diet Pepsi Cola Beverage from Japan
Diet Pepsi is a sparkling cola-flavored soft drink using aspartame and acesulfame potassium as high-intensity sweeteners instead of sugar. Classified in HTS 2202.10.00.20 due to its carbonation, non-alcoholic nature, and exclusive use of high-intensity sweeteners. Meets chapter definition for non-alcoholic beverages under 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include detailed ingredient lists and sweetener concentration data on commercial invoices; test for carbonation levels to distinguish from still beverages
• Watch for common errors in declaring total sweetness source leading to higher duties