Dried Licorice Root from Germany
Dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, employed in pharmacy for expectorants and in perfumery for flavoring. Falls under HTS 1211.90.89 per Chapter 12 notes listing licorice explicitly for such uses, in dried form.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label with glycyrrhizin content to comply with FDA herbal product regulations
• Avoid bulk packaging that could be mistaken for food-grade under Chapter 9
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates for dried roots to prevent quarantine issues