Sugar-Sweetened Ginger Flavored Water from Japan
Still water enhanced with ginger flavoring and cane sugar for a spicy-sweet profile, fitting 2202.10.00.75 as other flavored waters with sweetening matter. The added sugar and natural ginger extract elevate it beyond plain water classifications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit flavor extract certificates to prove natural origin and avoid essential oil reclassifications
• Test for carbonation levels; if under effervescent thresholds, it remains non-sparkling