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