Cream Soda from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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