Licorice Twists from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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