Coca-Cola Classic from Germany
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.
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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