Coca-Cola in Aluminum Can from China
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with caramel color, phosphoric acid, and natural flavors, containing added sugar. It qualifies under HTS 2202.99.91.10 as a non-alcoholic beverage (under 0.5% ABV) in an aluminum container, excluding fruit juices. The product is sweetened and packaged for retail in 12 oz cans.
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 is below 0.5% vol at 20°C with lab certification to avoid reclassification to alcoholic headings
• Ensure aluminum containers meet food-grade standards; provide container material composition for CBP inspection
• Label products with ingredient lists, nutrition facts, and country of origin to comply with FDA requirements and avoid holds