Flavored Sparkling Water with Sugar from China
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.
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
• 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