Bacardi Superior Rum from Mexico
Bacardi Superior Rum is a light-bodied white rum distilled from fermented sugarcane juice, aged in oak barrels, and bottled at 40% ABV in 750ml glass bottles. It falls under HTS 2208.40.40.00 as rum obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products, valued over $3 per proof liter, and in containers holding not over 4 liters.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain laboratory analysis certificate confirming alcoholic strength by volume <80% and proof for duty calculation
• Verify container size ≤4L and value exceeds $3/proof liter using CBP-approved proofing methods at 15.56°C
• Include TTB formula approval and COLA for compliance; avoid misclassification as overproof rum