2208.90.71.00/Imitation Tequila Spirit Alternative/Japan

Imitation Tequila Spirit Alternative from Japan

Beverage imitating agave-based tequila with blue agave flavors, smoke notes, and ethyl alcohol <80% vol, under 2208.90.71 as spirit imitation. Non-alcoholic version for margarita mixes.

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

• Document lack of blue agave distillation to avoid 2208.90.55 mezcal/tequila headings

• Lab certification of <80% vol essential for entry