Casamigos Blanco Tequila from China
Casamigos Blanco is a smooth 100% blue agave tequila at 40% ABV, sold in 750ml glass bottles holding not over 4 liters under HTS 2208.90.5000. Celebrity-endorsed but meets strict tequila CRT specifications.
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
• TTB prior approval for distinctive bottle shapes; verify chain of custody from distillery
• Pitfall: over 4L gift sets reclassifying components