Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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