Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur from Mexico
Baileys Irish Cream combines Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa, and vanilla at 17% ABV, emulsified for smoothness. It falls under HTS 2208.70.00 as a dairy-containing cordial where cream is a principal flavor component in a spirit base.
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
• Declare dairy content precisely for FDA pasteurized milk ordinance compliance alongside TTB review
• Refrigeration chain required post-import; test emulsion stability to avoid separation claims
• Proof adjustment critical for cream dilution effects on ABV measurement at 20°C