Coca-Cola Carbonated Soft Drink from Germany
Coca-Cola is a classic carbonated soft drink featuring carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and caffeine. It falls under HTS 2202.10.0055 as a carbonated soft drink with added sugar and flavoring, distinct from fruit juices in heading 2009 and not sparkling wine. The 'other' category applies as it's neither colas nor specific fruit-flavored variants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify alcoholic strength below 0.5% vol per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to 2203-2206; provide lab analysis certificates for sugar content and carbonation
• Ensure FDA prior notice filing and labeling compliance for sweetened beverages; watch for common pitfalls like misdeclaring as unflavored water under 2201