Sugar Coated Licorice from Japan
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.
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
• 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