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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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