Soda|HTS Code

Soda harmonized system code

Product Overview Product Definition: Soda under HTS 2202.10 is defined as non‑alcoholic, potable waters (including mineral and aerated) to which sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoring substances have been added—this encompasses carbonated soft drinks, flavored sparkling waters and similar aerated beverages. Key Characteristics: Typically aqueous matrices with dissolved solids (standard formulations ~8–12 °Brix), or formulated with non‑nutritive sweeteners for diet variants (<1 °Brix); carbonation commonly 2.5–4.0 volumes CO2; nominal pH 2.5–4.5; bulk and retail packaging in metal cans, PET or glass with fill sizes ranging ~250–2,000 mL; manufactured using hygienic filtration, aseptic or hot‑fill operations and CIP sanitation; typical product density for sugar formulations ~1.04–1.12 g/mL. Product Classifications: Commercial subcategories declared under 2202.10 include regular sugar‑sweetened carbonated beverages (colas, fruit sodas), diet/low‑calorie carbonated beverages (artificial or natural non‑nutritive sweeteners) and flavored aerated waters/sparkling waters. Commercial Applications: Retail beverage sales, on‑premise foodservice, ingredient use in mixers and co‑packed bulk supply for food processors and distributors. Typical shelf life 9–18 months depending on packaging and preservative strategy. HTS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HTS 6‑digit code: 2202.10 — Hierarchical breakdown: Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar); Heading 2202 (Waters, including mineral waters and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored); Subheading 2202.10 (waters with added sugar, sweeteners or flavoring). Classification rationale: the product is based on potable water with added sweetening matter and/or flavoring and, when carbonated, meets the heading text; alcohol <0.5% abv and addition of sugars/sweeteners are determinative for placement. Trade considerations: common packaging formats (330 mL cans, 500 mL–2 L PET, glass bottles), palletization on 48×40 in US pallets with stack heights typically 1.2–1.5 m dependent on pack strength, and transport temperature control (~2–30°C) to protect carbonation and container integrity (avoid freezing/high heat). Quality standards and measurable attributes to declare on trade documents include Brix (%), CO2 volumes, pH, net fill volume, preservative system and shelf life. Documentation for US entry: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and FDA Prior Notice; consult HTSUS 10‑digit extensions for applicable duty rates.

Soda Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Products of this Chapter (other than those of heading 22.09) prepared for culinary purposes and thereby rendered unsuitable for consumption as beverages (generally heading 21.03); (b) Sea water (heading 25.01); (c) Distilled or conductivity water or water of similar purity (heading 28.53); (d) Acetic acid of a concentration exceeding 10 % by weight of acetic acid (heading 29.15); (e) Medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or (f) Perfumery or toilet preparations (Chapter 33). 2.- For the purposes of this Chapter and of Chapters 20 and 21, the “alcoholic strength by volume” shall be determined at a temperature of 20 C. 3.- For the purposes of heading 22.02, the term “non-alcoholic beverages” means beverages of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5 % vol. Alcoholic beverages are classified in headings 22.03 to 22.06 or heading 22.08 as appropriate.