Del Maguey Vida de San Luis del Rio Mezcal from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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