Sugar Coated Licorice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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