Tequila 38% ABV
A spirit distilled from fermented blue agave plant, aged or unaged, with 38% ABV, presented in consumer bottles. Classified in HTS 2208.90.75.00 as 'other spirits' since tequila lacks a dedicated subheading like whiskey or rum. Proof liter duty applies based on U.S. notes for spirits.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from rum distillate or meets rum description
Blended tequila-like products from rum base classified as rum under 2208.40.
If imitation or compound spirits
Imitation tequila using neutral spirits and essences goes to 2208.90.05.
If U.S. goods returned after processing abroad
Returned U.S. tequila eligible for duty-free under Chapter 98 for reimports.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure TTB Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) and ensure tequila meets 100% agave standards for compliance
• Ship with laboratory analysis certificate verifying ABV <80% vol at 20°C for correct proof liter calculation
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