Jose Cuervo Tradicional Gold Tequila 1.75L from China
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Gold is a rested gold tequila at ~40% ABV, undenatured ethyl alcohol under 80% vol., in large 1.75L bottles over 4 liters total capacity when considering import units. Classified as tequila under 2208.90.55.00 for bulk containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Submit TTB import permit and ensure tequila meets NOM standards for Mexican production
• Calculate duties using proof gallons; ABV tested at 20°C—avoid under-declaring strength