Ginger Ale Carbonated Drink from Germany
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 — 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
• 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