Appleton Estate 12 Year Rum from Mexico
Appleton Estate 12 Year Rare Cask is Jamaican pot-still rum from fermented sugarcane molasses, aged 12+ years, 43% ABV, 750ml. Premium HTS 2208.40.40.00 classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Pot-still vs column-still documentation supports premium rum status
• Jamaican rum geographical indication protection aids classification
• Minimum aging proofs prevent younger rum downgrading