Dominican Rum 750ml Bottle from Mexico
A premium dark rum aged 12 years from the Dominican Republic, purchased during vacation travel. This qualifies under HTS 9804.00.72 as one of the allowed 1 liter of alcoholic beverages for adults 21+ returning from a beneficiary country, included in the $800 personal exemption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Present bottle unopened with commercial label intact; declare alcohol separately on customs form; ensure purchaser is 21+ and it's within 1L (2L if 1L from beneficiary) limit