Ginger Ale in Aluminum Can from China
Carbonated ginger-flavored beverage with added cane sugar, packaged in slim aluminum cans for retail. It qualifies for HTS 2202.10.0065 as a flavored, sweetened aerated water in aluminum, non-alcoholic per chapter notes. Distinct from vegetable juices or alcoholic beverages.
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
• Test for effervescence but ensure not sparkling wine levels (>3 bars); provide ingredient breakdown to CBP; watch for ginger extract purity to avoid spice classification issues