Pepsi Max Carbonated Beverage from Japan
Pepsi Max is a bold cola soft drink carbonated and sweetened exclusively with high-intensity sweeteners like aspartame for maximum flavor without calories. HTS 2202.10.00.20 applies to this non-alcoholic, sugar-free carbonated water variant. Conforms to definitions excluding fruit juices and maintaining low alcohol content.
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
• Submit sweetener composition affidavits; verify no added sugars via lab tests
• Avoid mislabeling as energy drinks which may fall elsewhere