2202.10.00.55 - Other

This HTS subheading, 2202.10.00.55, classifies "Other" carbonated soft drinks that are not specifically categorized under other subheadings at this level. This designation serves as a residual category for flavored, aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, when they do not fit into more specific classifications within heading 2202. The key characteristic is that these beverages are carbonated and contain added sweeteners or flavorings, distinguishing them from plain water or non-carbonated sweetened beverages.

The primary distinction for this subheading is from its sibling category, 2202.10.00.45, which specifically covers carbonated soft drinks packaged in aluminum containers. Therefore, 2202.10.00.55 would encompass all other types of packaging for carbonated soft drinks meeting the description, such as those in plastic bottles, glass bottles, or cartons, provided they are flavored and sweetened. This ensures that carbonated beverages are properly classified based on both their composition and their primary packaging material.

As this subheading is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within 2202.10.00.55 therefore relies on a thorough assessment of the product's characteristics against the general descriptions of Chapter 22 and the more specific notes related to heading 2202, ensuring it is a non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage with added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavorings, and not packaged in aluminum containers.