Pepsi Cola from China
Iconic cola-flavored carbonated soft drink containing added sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup and flavorings such as caffeine and phosphoric acid. Falls under HTS 2202.99.91.90 for other flavored non-alcoholic beverages excluding fruit/nut/vegetable juices.
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
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming ABV <0.5% to prevent reclassification as alcoholic
• Ensure packaging labels meet bilingual requirements if from non-English origin countries
• Declare exact sugar content to avoid disputes over 'added sweetening matter' valuation