Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi-Cola is a popular cola-flavored carbonated soft drink containing added sugars, caffeine, and phosphoric acid for taste. Classified in HTS 2202.99.91 as other flavored non-alcoholic beverages with sweetening matter, distinct from fruit juices in heading 2009. It exemplifies typical imported sodas in this subheading.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If effervescent or carbonated
Carbonated versions classify under aerated waters 2202.10, while still versions remain in 2202.99.
If labeled as a sports drink like Gatorade
Specific provisions for sports beverages in 2202.99.28 if marketed for athletic hydration.
If imported as powdered mix
Powdered beverage preparations fall under 2106 as other food preps, not liquid beverages.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming non-alcoholic status (<0.5% ABV) to prevent duty shifts to higher alcohol categories
• Ensure bilingual labeling with ingredients and allergens per FDA and CBP rules for beverage imports
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact sugar content; excessive claims of 'juice' can trigger reclassification to 2009
Related Products under HTS 2202.99.91
Coca-Cola Classic
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.
Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper is a unique blend-flavored carbonated soft drink sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. It is classified under HTS 2202.99.91 for other sweetened, flavored non-alcoholic beverages not in juice headings. Frequently imported in 12-oz cans.
Arizona Green Tea with Honey
Arizona Green Tea is a sweetened green tea drink with honey, low or no calories options. Falls under HTS 2202.99.91 as other non-alcoholic beverage with sweetening/flavor. Glass bottle import favorite.
Sprite Lemon-Lime Soda
Sprite is a caffeine-free lemon-lime carbonated drink sweetened with sugar. HTS 2202.99.91 for flavored non-alcoholic beverages. Widely imported.
Vitamin Water
Vitamin Water is flavored water with vitamins, electrolytes, and sweeteners. Classed HTS 2202.99.91 as sweetened flavored non-alcoholic bev.
Root Beer Soda
Root Beer is sassafras-flavored carbonated soft drink with sugar. HTS 2202.99.91 other non-alcoholic.