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
9903.03.0110%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
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