Drambuie Whisky Liqueur from Mexico
Drambuie is a Scotch whisky liqueur honey-sweetened with herbs and spices at 40% ABV in 750ml bottles. It fits HTS 2208.70.0030 for liqueurs and cordials in containers ≤4L, as the whisky base is sweetened to liqueur status.
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
• Require Certificate of Age and Origin for Scotch components per TTB; missing docs delay release
• Honey content needs pollen origin declaration under customs rulings
• Differentiate from straight whisky—liqueur status hinges on added sugar proof