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Sugar-Sweetened Lemonade Soda from Japan

A carbonated water base flavored with lemon extract and sweetened with cane sugar, mimicking classic lemonade. Classified under HTS 2202.10.00 for flavored aerated waters with added sweetening matter, ensuring ABV ≤0.5% vol. It qualifies as sweetened flavored water, distinct from fruit juices in 2009.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Declare exact sugar type (e.g

sucrose) on entry docs; FDA requires nutrition labeling for sweetened beverages

Test for carbonation levels and ensure no fermentation indicating >0.5% ABV