Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Soda from Germany
Dr Pepper Zero Sugar delivers its signature 23-flavor blend in a carbonated, zero-calorie format using aspartame and acesulfame-K as high-intensity sweeteners. Classified under HTS 2202.10.00.20 as a sweetened, flavored, carbonated non-alcoholic beverage per chapter notes. Alcoholic strength well below 0.5% at 20°C.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure flavor declaration matches label to prevent disputes; test for CO2 pressure to confirm carbonated status
• Pitfall: blending with juice elements risking shift to heading 2009