Coca-Cola Classic from China

Coca-Cola Classic is a carbonated soft drink flavored with caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. It falls under HTS 2202.99.91 as a non-alcoholic beverage (under 0.5% alcohol by volume) that is flavored and contains added sweetening matter, not classifiable as fruit, nut, or vegetable juice. This category covers common sweetened sodas excluding fruit-based 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

Verify alcoholic strength is below 0.5% vol at 20°C with lab certification to avoid reclassification to alcoholic headings 2203-2206

Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional labeling compliant with FDA requirements for non-alcoholic beverages

Check for common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'juice' which shifts to heading 2009; ensure clear 'soft drink' declaration

Coca-Cola Classic from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2202.99.91