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Tequila 38% ABV from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

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

Tequila 38% ABV from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2208.90.75.00