Ginger Ale in Aluminum Can from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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