Sprite Zero Lemon-Lime Soda from Japan
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 — 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
• 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