Lemon-Lime Soda in Aluminum Can from China
A classic carbonated soda flavored with lemon and lime extracts, sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, sold in 12 oz aluminum cans. Classified under HTS 2202.10.0065 for sweetened, flavored aerated waters in aluminum containers, not qualifying as fruit juice. Non-alcoholic with strength under 0.5% vol.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include Certificate of Analysis confirming no fruit juice content > specific threshold to stay out of 2009; ensure aluminum cans meet FDA food contact standards; declare exact sweetening agents to prevent misclassification