7UP Lemon-Lime Can from Japan
7UP is a caffeine-free, lemon-lime carbonated soda sweetened with sugar and flavored with natural essences. Classified in HTS 2202.10.0045 for its carbonation, added sweetening, non-alcoholic status, and aluminum can packaging.
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
• Test for exact ABV to confirm <0.5%; use sanitary certificates for beverage safety
• Pitfall: classifying lime variants as something other than soft drink