Sugar-Coated Cocoa Licorice Bites from Japan
Licorice flavored with cocoa, heavily sugared over 65% dry weight. HTS 1806.90.49 as other cocoa preparation meeting sugar threshold in chapter 17 note.
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%
Import Tips
• Ensure cocoa is integral ingredient, not flavoring only
• Provide nutritional analysis for customs verification
• Separate from retail candy to access preparation rates