Licorice Twists from Germany
Black licorice candy ropes flavored with anise extract and sugar, ready for consumption without cocoa addition. HTS 1704.90.35 includes these as other sugar sweetmeats.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify extract source; natural anise avoids flavoring chemical scrutiny
• Test soluble solids <6% if molasses-heavy to stay out of 1703
• Retail wrapping confirms ready status vs bulk