Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur from China
Kahlúa is a rum-based coffee liqueur with sugar and vanilla, at 20% ABV, originating from Mexico. HTS 2208.70.00 covers its spirituous nature flavored with coffee extracts and sweetened beyond plain rum.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include coffee bean origin certificates if roasted extracts used, tying to FDA food safety
• ABV testing post-blending essential; rum base requires distillate proof verification
• Avoid bulk sugar precipitation by proper stabilization declarations