Cream Soda from Japan
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 — 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
• 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