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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

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

• 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