Red Bull Energy Drink from Japan
Red Bull is a non-alcoholic energy drink with taurine, caffeine, B-vitamins, and sweetened with sucrose and glucose. It fits HTS 2202.99.91 as a flavored beverage with added sweetening, not a fruit/nut/vegetable juice. Common for imports in cans or bottles.
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
• Submit caffeine content disclosure and ABV test results to CBP for energy drink verification
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for beverages containing novel ingredients like taurine