Sarsaparilla Soda from Japan
Sarsaparilla soda is a root beer-like carbonated drink flavored with sarsaparilla root extract, sugar, and carbonation. Falls under HTS 2202.10.0055 as other flavored, sweetened carbonated non-alcoholic beverages.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Authenticate root extracts with certificates of analysis
• Ensure proper nutrition labeling; pitfall: herbal claims risking drug classification