Sugar Coated Licorice
Twisted licorice ropes coated in granulated sugar, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight. Classified 2106.90.94.00 as composite candy preparation not purely Chapter 17.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If licorice flavoring minimal compared to sugar base
Predominantly sugar products classify as Chapter 17 confections.
If under 65% sugar but still NESOI food prep
Lower sugar threshold moves to different Chapter 21 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include glycyrrhizin content disclosure due to potential health concerns
• Verify no herbal extracts trigger Chapter 9 classification
• Use tamper-evident packaging for retail-ready imports
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Fruit-Flavored Hard Candies
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Sugar Mint Chews
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Caramel Filled Chocolates
Chocolate pieces with liquid caramel centers, total sugar content over 65% dry weight. NESOI classification in 2106.90.94.00 due to combined chocolate-caramel preparation beyond Chapter 18 chocolate scope.
Fruit Jelly Slices with Sugar Dusting
Gelatin fruit slices dusted heavily with sugar, resulting in over 65% dry weight sugar. 2106.90.94.00 applies as prepared fruit-gelatin composite beyond Chapter 20 jams.
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