Ginger Ale Carbonated Drink from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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