Grape-Flavored Aerated Tonic Water from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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