Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila from China
Don Julio 1942 is an añejo tequila aged 2.5 years in oak barrels, 40% ABV, packaged in 750ml bottles under 4L, precisely matching HTS 2208.90.5000 for tequila. Aging process occurs after distillation in Mexico per tequila regulations.
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 CRT (Tequila Regulatory Council) certification for authenticity; duties scale with proof at 15.56°C
• Pitfall: incomplete aging proofs leading to reclassification