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Sugar Coated Aniseed Balls

Hard candies with aniseed centers and thick sugar coating exceeding 65% sugar. Classified 2106.90.94.00 as flavored composite preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0909.62.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 26%

If predominantly anise seeds with minimal coating

Spice seeds dominate when sugar coating incidental.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 26%

If sugar shell significantly outweighs seed content

Sugar coating determines Chapter 17 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document aniseed purity to avoid spice classification

• Test for alcohol content if liqueur-flavored

• Label traditional confectionery use clearly

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