Fanta Zero Orange Soda from China
Fanta Zero Orange is a vibrant, carbonated orange-flavored soft drink using aspartame and other high-intensity sweeteners for a sugar-free profile. It is classified in HTS 2202.10.00.20 as a flavored, sweetened carbonated non-alcoholic beverage. Carbonation provides effervescence without reaching sparkling wine pressure levels.
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
• Color and flavor certifications needed for citrus variants; ensure <0.5% alcohol certification
• Pitfall: orange content if > certain % could invoke juice headings