Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract (DGL) from Japan
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract (DGL) is a licorice root extract processed to remove most glycyrrhizin, primarily used in digestive health supplements. It remains a vegetable extract of licorice under heading 13.02, as it is not a medicament of heading 30.03 or 30.04 and does not contain added sucrose or other excluded substances.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the DGL extract does not contain more than 10% sucrose by weight, or it may be reclassified under heading 17.04
• Keep documentation showing the glycyrrhizin removal process and the extract's intended use to support classification
• Verify with a CBSA ruling if the product is sold in capsule form, as it may be considered a medicament