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