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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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