Bozal Mezcal Tobalá from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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