Pepsi Cola from Japan
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 — 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
• 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