Pepsi Cola Aluminum Can from China
Pepsi Cola is a popular carbonated cola beverage sweetened with sugar or HFCS and flavored with cola nut extract and other essences. Classified under HTS 2202.10.0045 due to its carbonation (CO2 pressure), non-alcoholic nature, and packaging in aluminum cans holding typically 12 oz. It contains added sweetening matter as per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 for sugar content and CO2 levels to avoid reclassification; ensure child-resistant features if applicable for cans
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration of container material leading to wrong subheading