Sugar Coated Aniseed Balls from Japan
Hard sugar shells around aniseed centers, over 10% dry weight sugar. 2106.90.97.00 nesoi excluding Chapter 9 spices via composite form. Candy processing overrides seed classification.
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
• Anise purity certificates despite candy form; sugar content verification
• Chapter 9 exclusion proof via processing records
• Phytosanitary for seed content