Ginger Ale Carbonated Drink from China
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 — 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
• 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