Sprite Lemon-Lime Soda in Aluminum Can from China
Sprite is a clear, lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink with sugar in 12 oz aluminum cans. Under HTS 2202.99.91.10 as a flavored, sweetened non-alcoholic beverage in aluminum containers, not fruit juice. Lemon-lime essence is artificial flavoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no real citrus juice to stay out of 2009 headings
• Aluminum can liners must be declared if epoxy-based
• Batch testing for preservative levels avoids rejections