2202.10.00.45 - In aluminum containers

This HTS category, 2202.10.00.45, specifically classifies non-alcoholic beverages that are carbonated soft drinks, and which are packaged in aluminum containers. This designation applies to a wide array of flavored or sweetened aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages, provided they are presented in this specific packaging format.

The key distinguishing feature of this subcategory, as indicated by its HTS code, is the material of its primary packaging. While the general heading covers various carbonated soft drinks, this particular code is reserved for those presented in aluminum containers. This differentiates it from its sibling category, 2202.10.00.55, which encompasses other carbonated soft drinks that are not specifically packaged in aluminum. The classification focuses on the external packaging as a critical determinant for proper tariff assessment.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 2202.10.00.45 is therefore definitive based on the product being a carbonated soft drink and its presentation in aluminum packaging. Importers and exporters should ensure that the beverage itself falls within the scope of heading 2202 and that the aluminum container is the primary means of presentation to correctly apply this classification.