El Dorado 12 Year Rum from Mexico
El Dorado 12 Year is Guyana dark rum from fermented Demerara sugarcane, pot/column distilled, aged 12 years, 43% ABV, 750ml. Premium classification under HTS 2208.40.40.00.
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
• Validate minimum aging claims with distillery records to support premium valuation
• Demerara sugar origin documentation strengthens sugarcane classification
• Avoid repackaging that could trigger 'state of completion' reclassification