Saccharin Licorice Drops from Japan
Hard candy drops flavored with black licorice, sweetened solely with saccharin and acesulfame potassium. HTS 2106.90.9985 covers this as confectionery using synthetic agents in place of sugar. Popular for low-carb diets and sugar-restricted consumers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.4%
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
• Ensure saccharin purity certification as it requires specific FDA monograph compliance
• Use retail-ready packaging to distinguish from bulk flavorings that might reclassify