Pepsi Cola Aluminum Can from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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