Licorice Candies

Sugar-based licorice twists flavored with anise, exceeding 10% dry weight note 3 sugars in retail packs. Enters 1704.90.74.00 under U.S. note 8 provisions for quota-controlled imports.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.2%+17.5%29.7%
🇲🇽Mexico12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇨🇦Canada12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇩🇪Germany12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇯🇵Japan12.2%+10.0%22.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

1704.90.25Lower: 17.5% vs 29.7%

If qualifying as cough drops with menthol

Medicinal confections with min 5mg menthol/eucalyptol use specific subheading.

2106.90.68Lower: 27.5% vs 29.7%

If blended syrup confections

Note 4 syrups prohibited in candy headings.

0910.99.40Lower: 10.9% vs 29.7%

If pure spice extracts without sugar base

Non-sugar flavorings classify in spices chapter 9.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no prohibited blended syrup elements per note 4

Use note 8 proration if oversubscribed

Retail labeling prevents bulk misclassification