Grape-Flavored Aerated Tonic Water from China
Aerated water flavored with grape essence and sweetened with dextrose, low in quinine unlike traditional tonic. HTS 2202.10.00 applies to this flavored, sweetened aerated water with ABV ≤0.5% vol. Carbonation measured at 20°C ensures non-sparkling wine status.
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
• Limit quinine to FDA max (83 mg/L) with lab certs; declare carbon dioxide content
• Use tamper-evident packaging for carbonated imports to prevent pressure loss claims