Margarita Premixed Cocktail

A ready-to-drink premixed margarita containing tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup, packaged in a 1-liter plastic bottle. This falls under HTS 2208.90.80.10 as it is a spirituous mixed beverage with alcohol content under 80% vol., ready for consumption as packaged in a container under 4 liters. It meets the criteria for premixed cocktails due to its complete mix of spirit and non-spirit ingredients.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90.80Same rate: 10%

If containers exceed 4 liters

Larger containers shift to the broader 'other' subheading for spirituous beverages over 4L, changing container size criteria.

2206.00.45.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If alcoholic strength by volume exceeds 80% vol.

Higher proof spirits without significant mixing fall under Chapter 22 heading for undenatured ethyl alcohol over 80% ABV.

2208.20.50.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If sold as pisco sour mix with spirit under 7% ABV

Low-alcohol spirituous cocktails like pisco sour may classify under specific low-ABV provisions if not exceeding thresholds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C does not exceed 80% and document proof for duty calculation based on proof liter rates

Include laboratory certificates confirming carbonation levels if effervescent, and ensure containers are ≤4L to avoid reclassification

Label products clearly as 'premixed cocktails' with full ingredient list to prevent CBP scrutiny on spirit vs. mixed beverage status

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