Fanta Zero Orange Soda from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Color and flavor certifications needed for citrus variants; ensure <0.5% alcohol certification
• Pitfall: orange content if > certain % could invoke juice headings