Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract (DGL) from Japan
Licorice root extract processed to remove most glycyrrhizin, used in digestive supplements. Still classified under HTS 1302.12.00.00 as it remains a licorice vegetable extract, not a full medicament.
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
• Provide processing specs showing deglycyrrhizination but retention of licorice extract nature
• Avoid therapeutic claims on labels to prevent pharmaceutical reclassification
• Batch testing for glycyrrhizin levels (<3%) supports 1302 classification