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
30.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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