Coca-Cola in Aluminum Can from China
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and sweetened with high fructose corn syrup or sugar. It falls under HTS 2202.10.0045 as a non-alcoholic beverage (under 0.5% ABV) that is carbonated, other than specified types, and packaged in aluminum containers. The added sweetening matter and flavoring distinguish it from plain waters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify aluminum container specifications and ensure labeling complies with FDA standards for non-alcoholic beverages; declare exact volume and carbonation levels accurately
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as fruit juice if any fruit flavor is present