Gatorade Lemon-Lime in Aluminum Bottle from Japan
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 — 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
• 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