Cocoa Licorice Twists from China
Twisted licorice candy infused with cocoa flavor and sugar >10% dry weight. Classified HTS 1806.90.59.00 for other cocoa sugar articles beyond chocolate forms. Licorice base with cocoa addition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm glycyrrhizin content per FDA limits for licorice
• Specify wheat-free if applicable for allergen compliance
• Test sugar/cocoa ratio for chapter placement