Cocoa Licorice Twists from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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