Red Bull Sugarfree in Aluminum Can from China
Red Bull Sugarfree is a zero-sugar energy drink with taurine, caffeine, and artificial sweeteners in 8.4 oz aluminum cans. Classified under HTS 2202.99.91.10 as a non-alcoholic, flavored beverage with sweetening matter in aluminum containers. It excludes fruit juices per heading 2009.
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
• Test for carbonation levels if claiming effervescence, as it may affect classification nuances
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming no alcohol content exceeding 0.5% by volume
• Watch for additive declarations; aspartame and acesulfame potassium must be listed clearly