Pepsi Cola Aluminum Can from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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