Tequila 38% ABV
Blue agave-based spirit at 38% ABV, falling into HTS 2208.90.80.20 as other spirits not qualifying as specific types like whiskey or brandy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include CRT certificate for 100% agave tequila to support 'other spirits' status vs. mixtures
• Accurate ABV testing critical—tequila often near 40%, affecting proof liter calculations
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete TTB COLA applications delaying release
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