Dried Licorice Root from Japan
Dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra used primarily in pharmacy for glycyrrhizin content in throat lozenges and adrenal support medicaments. HTS 1211.90.89.31 covers this as a dried plant part with therapeutic properties, explicitly listed in heading 1211 chapter note.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Monitor glycyrrhizin levels to avoid FDA safety flags; declare deglycyrrhizinated if applicable
• Ensure food vs pharma distinction in documentation