Licorice Strands from China

Chewy black licorice made from boiled sugars and molasses, over 10% note 3 sugars, classified 1704.90.78.00 without cocoa. Traditional anise flavor in long strands.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Test for non-sugar solids <6% to avoid 1703 molasses heading

Certify no polyhydric alcohol substitution per note restrictions

Use raw value calculations for quota charging