Licorice Twists from Japan

Chewy black licorice candies flavored with anise and made from sugar and molasses, no cocoa. This is covered by HTS 1704.90.90.00 as other sugar-based confections.

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%

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Import Tips

• Test molasses residues to distinguish from centrifuged raw sugar in 1701.13

• Certify as non-medicated to avoid cough drop subheading

• Provide country-of-origin for quota allocation under Additional U.S

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