Mezcal Vago Elote from China
Mezcal Vago Elote is a unique single-estate mezcal made from espadín agave cooked with corn in earthen pits, distilled to under 80% vol in 750ml bottles. It fits HTS 2208.90.72.00 as traditional Oaxacan mezcal in retail-sized containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis for proof and composition; discrepancies lead to re-assessment and fines
• Label must specify '100% agave' if applicable; false claims violate TTB rules
• Check for denominación de origen compliance to prevent counterfeiting disputes at entry