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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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