Montelobos Mezcal Joven from China
Montelobos Joven features organic espadín agave from Oaxaca, roasted in stone-lined pits and distilled to 41.5% ABV in 750ml glass bottles. It is classified in HTS 2208.90.72.00 as standard mezcal in sub-4L containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Organic claims need USDA certification; mismatch causes label rejection
• Batch testing for alcohol strength prevents duty disputes at liquidation