2208.90.50.00/Jose Cuervo Especial Gold Tequila/Japan

Jose Cuervo Especial Gold Tequila from Japan

Jose Cuervo Gold is a mixto tequila (minimum 51% agave) at around 40% ABV in 1L bottles under 4 liters, falling under HTS 2208.90.5000 for tequila spirits. Its classification relies on production from blue agave in approved Mexican regions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify agave content documentation to confirm tequila status; calculate duties using proof liter formula adjusted for actual ABV

• Watch for pitfalls in age statement labeling discrepancies