Appleton Estate 12 Year Rum from Mexico
Appleton Estate 12 Year Rare Cask is a premium Jamaican rum produced from fermented sugarcane molasses using traditional pot stills, then aged for over 12 years in oak barrels. With an alcoholic strength of 43% vol, it is classified under tariff item 2208.40.10 as rum, a spirit obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the alcohol strength by volume is correctly declared on the commercial invoice, as it affects duty calculation
• Verify that the rum is not prepared for culinary purposes, which would shift classification
• Keep certificates of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a trade agreement