Strawberry Flavored Spring Water from China
Spring water infused with strawberry flavoring and high-fructose corn syrup for sweetness. It meets HTS 2202.10.00 criteria as flavored water with added sweetening, alcoholic content ≤0.5% vol at 20°C. Natural spring origin distinguishes it from plain waters.
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
• Provide water source certification (e.g
• spring analysis) to confirm mineral water status
• Ensure flavorings are declared as 'natural' or 'artificial' per FDA regs to prevent adulteration claims