Flavored Sparkling Water in Aluminum Can from Japan
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 — 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
• 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