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%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
• Authenticate root extracts with certificates of analysis
• Ensure proper nutrition labeling; pitfall: herbal claims risking drug classification