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Australian Milk Chocolate Covered Licorice from Japan

A confectionery product featuring chewy licorice coated in milk chocolate, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight and over 10% milk solids. It falls under HTS 2106.90.74.00 as a sugar-containing article described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17, entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions for specialty imports. This classification applies to certain imported confections exceeding standard sugar thresholds.

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

Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 for eligibility under this subheading and track quota availability

Provide lab analysis certifying over 65% dry weight sugar and over 10% milk solids to avoid reclassification

Include commercial invoice detailing entry pursuant to note 7 provisions to prevent delays at customs