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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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