Bozal Mezcal Tobalá from China
Bozal Tobalá is made from small wild tobalá agave plants roasted in conical pits and distilled in clay/clay pot hybrids to under 80% vol, in 750ml bottles. This premium mezcal qualifies under HTS 2208.90.72.00 for small retail 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
• Wild agave sourcing requires sustainability documentation amid increasing regulations
• Test for methanol content if clay distillation used; high levels trigger FDA holds
• State liquor boards may require additional permits beyond federal TTB clearance