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

20.4%

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

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

Note 2