Licorice Root Extract Powder
Licorice Root Extract Powder is a powdered extract derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra roots, containing glycyrrhizin and other natural compounds. It is classified under heading 13.02 as a pure vegetable extract of licorice, as it does not contain medicaments or other excluded substances per chapter note 1.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If combined with other herbal extracts
Combined extracts are classified under other subheadings of 13.02.
If sold as a medicament in dosage form
Medicaments are classified in chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder does not contain more than 10% sucrose by weight to avoid reclassification under heading 17.04
• Provide a botanical name and extraction method to CBSA for verification
• If the powder is encapsulated, it may be considered a medicament and require a Drug Identification Number (DIN)
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Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract (DGL)
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.
Glycyrrhizin Licorice Extract 20% Concentrate
Glycyrrhizin Licorice Extract 20% Concentrate is a concentrated liquid extract standardized to 20% glycyrrhizin content, derived from licorice root for use in cosmetics and supplements. It qualifies as a vegetable sap or extract of licorice under heading 13.02, as it is not excluded by chapter note 1 and does not constitute a medicament.
High Purity Licorice Root Tincture
High Purity Licorice Root Tincture is an alcohol-free tincture of licorice root extract at a 4:1 concentration ratio, intended for herbal uses. It falls under heading 13.02 as a vegetable extract of licorice, and since it is alcohol-free, it is not excluded by chapter 22 for alcoholic beverages.
Licorice Extract for Tobacco Flavoring
Licorice Extract for Tobacco Flavoring is a specialty licorice extract formulated as a natural flavorant for tobacco products. It is classified under heading 13.02 as a vegetable extract of licorice, provided it is not mixed with other substances that would change its classification.
Licorice Extract Spray Dried Powder
Licorice Extract Spray Dried Powder is a spray-dried powder form of licorice root extract, designed for easy handling in food and pharmaceutical industries. It falls under heading 13.02 as a vegetable extract of licorice, provided it does not contain added binders exceeding 3% by weight or other excluded substances.
Organic Licorice Extract Fluid
Organic Licorice Extract Fluid is a USDA-certified organic, water-based fluid extract from licorice root with minimal processing for natural product applications. It qualifies under heading 13.02 as a licorice vegetable extract, as it is unmodified and does not contain sucrose or other excluded substances.