Patrón Silver Tequila from China
Patrón Silver is a 100% agave tequila with an alcoholic strength by volume less than 80% (typically 40% ABV), classified under HTS 2208.90.5000 as tequila in containers holding not over 4 liters, such as 750ml bottles. It fits as an undenatured spirit distinct from rum, gin, or vodka.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain TTB Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) before import; provide proof strength certification at 20°C for duty calculation on proof liter basis
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as mescal if not 100% agave