Sprite Lemon-Lime Soda in Aluminum Can from Japan
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 — 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
• 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