Ginger Ale in Aluminum Can from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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