Del Maguey Vida de San Luis del Rio Mezcal from Germany
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.
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
• 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