Cream Soda from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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