Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract (DGL) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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