Ginger Ale Carbonated Drink from Canada
Ginger ale is a sweetened, carbonated soft drink primarily flavored with ginger extract, sugar, and carbonated water, often with citric acid. It fits HTS 2202.10.0055 as 'other' flavored carbonated soft drinks, not qualifying as juice or alcoholic per definitions (alcoholic strength <0.5% vol).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Certify ginger content authenticity and carbonation via lab tests for verification
• Adhere to caffeine disclosure if present; avoid pitfalls like declaring as medicinal under 3003/3004