Pepsi-Cola from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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