Flavored Sparkling Mineral Water

This is a carbonated mineral water sourced from natural springs, enhanced with added sugar and natural fruit flavors like lemon. It falls under HTS 2202.10.00 as it is a flavored mineral water containing sweetening matter and has an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5% vol, per Chapter notes. The aeration provides effervescence without qualifying as sparkling wine.

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.

2201.10.00Same rate: 35%

If no added sugar or flavoring

Plain mineral or aerated waters without sweetening or flavor fall under 2201.10.00 per hierarchy.

2106.90.44Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing milk or dairy and marketed as beverage

Non-alcoholic beverages with added milk shift to Chapter 21 provisions for compounded preparations.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If not water-based but other non-alcoholic beverage

Other non-alcoholic beverages excluding fruit juices go to 2202.99 if not fitting water subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol at 20°C via lab testing to avoid reclassification to alcoholic headings 2203-2206

Include Certificate of Analysis showing sugar content and flavorings; label as 'non-alcoholic' for FDA compliance

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