Del Maguey Vida de San Luis del Rio Mezcal
This artisanal mezcal is produced from 100% espadín agave harvested in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca, and double-distilled in copper pot stills to an alcoholic strength under 80% vol. It is packaged in 750ml glass bottles, qualifying under HTS 2208.90.72.00 as mezcal in containers holding not over 4 liters.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in containers holding over 4 liters
Larger bulk containers shift to different subheading for mezcal despite same spirit type.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Certificate of Origin (COI) from COMERCAM to verify authentic Mexican mezcal production and avoid misclassification
• Comply with TTB COLA requirements for label approval, including alcohol content, agave type, and 'Mezcal' designation
• Declare proof accurately at 15.56°C for duty calculation; common pitfall is incorrect container size measurement
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Ilegal Mezcal Joven
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Mezcal Vago Elote
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Rey Campero Mezcal Espadín
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Bozal Mezcal Tobalá
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.
Montelobos Mezcal Joven
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Mezcal Unión Altos
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