Bozal Mezcal Tobalá from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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