Fanta Orange in Aluminum Can from Japan
Fanta Orange is a carbonated orange-flavored soda with added sugar in 12 oz aluminum cans. Classified in HTS 2202.99.91.10 as other sweetened non-alcoholic beverages in aluminum containers, since flavors are artificial, not actual fruit juice. Meets chapter notes for non-alcoholics.
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
• Artificial color declarations (e.g
• Yellow 6) must be precise
• Carbon dioxide content testing confirms beverage stability
• Avoid juice mimicry in labeling to prevent Chapter 20 shifts