Sprite Zero Lemon-Lime Soda from China
Sprite Zero is a lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium, offering a sugar-free alternative. Falls under HTS 2202.10.00.20 for its use of high-intensity sweeteners in a carbonated, non-alcoholic format under 0.5% vol alcohol. Clear, effervescent profile distinguishes it from still beverages.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming aspartame/saccharin presence and carbon dioxide levels; label as 'diet' or 'zero' accurately
• Common pitfall: incorrect volume declarations affecting statistical reporting