Glycyrrhizin Licorice Extract 20% Concentrate from Japan
A concentrated liquid extract standardized to 20% glycyrrhizin content from licorice root, used in cosmetics and supplements. Falls under HTS 1302.12.00.00 as it is a direct vegetable sap/extract of licorice without medicinal formulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include HPLC test reports showing glycyrrhizin purity to confirm classification as licorice extract
• Avoid packaging resembling consumer food products to prevent heading 1704 misclassification
• Declare intended use (e.g
• industrial/cosmetic) in import docs for smoother customs clearance