Licorice Candies from Japan
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.
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
• Confirm no prohibited blended syrup elements per note 4
• Use note 8 proration if oversubscribed
• Retail labeling prevents bulk misclassification