Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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