Budget White Rum from Mexico
A light, unaged white rum distilled from fermented sugarcane juice with an alcoholic strength under 80% vol, packaged in 750ml bottles. It falls under HTS 2208.40.20.00 because it is a rum obtained from distilling fermented sugarcane products, valued under $3 per proof liter, and in containers holding not over 4 liters.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify proof liter value using U.S
• Customs formula (alcohol % at 15.56°C) to ensure under $3 threshold; provide lab analysis certificates
• Include Certificate of Origin and distillation proof documents; common pitfall is miscalculating proof leading to reclassification
• Label bottles with alcohol content and 'Product of [Country]' per TTB requirements before FDA clearance