Gosling's Black Seal Rum from Mexico
Bermuda's famous dark rum, pot still distilled with caramel coloring, ideal for cocktails. Falls under HTS 9817.22.05 as qualifying 2208.40 rum described in U.S. note 6.
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
• Document caramel addition for classification; comply with FDA beverage standards
• Pitfall: incorrect alcohol by volume reporting