Cream Soda from China
Cream soda is a vanilla-flavored carbonated soft drink with sugar, carbonated water, and natural/artificial vanilla flavors, evoking a creamy taste without dairy. Classified in HTS 2202.10.0055 for 'other' sweetened, flavored carbonated non-alcoholic beverages excluding juices.
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
• Document vanilla sourcing (natural vs artificial) for labeling accuracy
• File FDA prior notice 72 hours pre-arrival; pitfall: mislabeling flavor leading to 2202.99 shift