1806.90.45.00/Chocolate Licorice Bites/Japan

Chocolate Licorice Bites from Japan

Licorice-flavored candies coated in chocolate, with over 65% dry weight sugar and entered via HTS 1806.90.45.00 under chapter 17 note 7. As sugar confectionery containing cocoa, it fits quota-controlled imports.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.5%

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

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Import Tips

• Ensure sugar content exceeds 65% via third-party testing to qualify for this specific provision

• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as retail candy, which could trigger different butterfat limits

• Prepare for CBP scrutiny on cocoa versus sugar primacy in high-sugar confections