Licorice Root Extract Liquid

Liquid extract from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) used as a natural sweetener and flavoring in foods and beverages. Classified under HTS 1302.19.91 as a vegetable extract, provided it contains no more than 10% sucrose and is not confectionery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1704.90Higher: 20.4% vs 17.5%

If containing over 10% sucrose or put up as confectionery

Sucrose-rich licorice extract is treated as sugar confectionery per chapter notes.

2938.90.00.00Lower: 3.7% vs 17.5%

If isolated glycyrrhizin is the primary component

Glycyrrhizin as a glycoside product falls under Chapter 29 per exclusions.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If blended into food preparations or flavorings

Mixed vegetable extracts for food use classify as food preparations in 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test and document sucrose content below 10% to stay in 1302; otherwise, it moves to heading 1704

• Include lab reports on glycyrrhizin levels to distinguish from products in heading 2938

• Specify non-medicinal, food-grade use on invoices to avoid scrutiny under heading 3003