Gatorade Lemon-Lime in Aluminum Bottle from Germany
Gatorade Lemon-Lime is an electrolyte sports drink with sugar, sodium, and artificial flavors in 12 oz aluminum bottles. HTS 2202.99.91.10 covers it as a non-alcoholic, sweetened flavored beverage in aluminum containers, not a fruit juice. Aluminum packaging is key for this subheading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify electrolyte content doesn't qualify as a medicinal preparation under Chapter 30
• Document aluminum purity to avoid metal import restrictions
• Prepare for random CBP sugar content testing at entry