Flavored Sparkling Water with Sugar

Carbonated water infused with natural flavors like lemon or berry and sweetened with added sugar, qualifying as aerated water under 2202.10 due to its non-alcoholic nature (under 0.5% ABV) and sweetening matter. It exceeds the criteria for plain water by including flavorings and sweeteners, distinguishing it from unsweetened mineral waters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2201.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If no added sugar or flavoring

Unsweetened, unflavored mineral or aerated waters fall under 2201 as plain waters without sweetening matter.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If containing fruit juice elements

Beverages not primarily water-based but with significant fruit, nut, or vegetable juice components shift to other non-alcoholic provisions.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If sold as a syrup concentrate for dilution

Concentrated syrups for beverage preparation are classified as food preparations rather than ready-to-drink beverages.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alcoholic strength is below 0.5% vol at 20°C to avoid reclassification to alcoholic headings 2203-2206

Provide lab analysis certificates confirming no fruit juice content over minimal thresholds to stay out of heading 2009

Label products clearly with ingredient lists including sweeteners to comply with FDA import requirements and avoid detention