Flavored Sparkling Mineral Water from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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