El Dorado 15 Year Rum from Mexico
Guyanese wooden pot still rum aged 15 years, known for its rich Demerara profile. Classified in HTS 9817.22.05 as qualifying 2208.40 rum under U.S. note 6 for eligible spirituous beverage imports.
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
• Maintain still type records for authenticity; comply with TTB COLA requirements
• Pitfall: incorrect volume declarations affecting duty calculations