In this article I will talk about the official requirements that must be met by those who are interested in exporting alcoholic beverages, particularly Tequila to the US.
One of the Mexican products with a higher demand and acceptance worldwide is tequila, estimates the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT). In 2016, the volume of liters sent abroad were 197.9 millions in which just the 56.39% belonged to bottled tequila, and the remaining 43.66% to bulk tequila export.
Organic is a labeling term that shows that food or other agricultural product has been produced by approved methods. Before labeling a product, the Organic Regulations, which describe the specific requirements for a product to be considered "organic", must be met and verified by an accredited USDA certifying agent. This certification must be renewed every year.
Every year, tequila exports have been growing, according to the data provided by Cámara de la Industria Tequilera, the estimated total revenue of Mexico's tequila exports in 2016 was valued in $1.4 billion American dollars (197.9 million liters with 40% Alc. Vol) having as main destinations The United States, Spain, Japan, The United Kingdom and Panama. We invite you to read more about the tequila export legal process.