Flavored Sparkling Water in Aluminum Can from China
This is a carbonated water flavored with natural fruit essences like lemon or berry, containing added sugar for sweetness, packaged in an aluminum can. It falls under HTS 2202.10.0065 as a flavored aerated water with added sweetening matter in an aluminum container, distinct from fruit juices in heading 2009. Alcoholic strength is below 0.5% vol, qualifying as non-alcoholic.
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
• Verify alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol via lab testing at 20°C to avoid reclassification to alcoholic headings; label sugar content accurately per FDA rules; check aluminum container recycling symbols for EPA compliance