Pepsi Cola in Aluminum Can from China
Pepsi Cola is a sweetened, carbonated cola beverage with phosphoric acid, caffeine, and caramel coloring in 12 oz aluminum cans. It fits HTS 2202.99.91.10 as a flavored non-alcoholic beverage with added sugar, not qualifying as fruit juice. Aluminum packaging distinguishes it for this specific subheading.
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
• Conduct proof testing at 20°C to confirm non-alcoholic status; retain certificates for customs audits
• Declare exact container size and material (aluminum) accurately to match the subheading precisely
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling sweeteners by using FDA-compliant nutrition panels