Licorice Root Glycyrrhizin

Glycyrrhizin, a triterpenoid saponin with estrogenic hormone effects, extracted from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Vegetable-derived via water extraction, used primarily as a natural hormone modulator. Covered by HTS 2937.23.10 as steroidal analogue.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

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2938.90Higher: 13.7% vs Free

If retained glycoside form

Glycosidic saponins exclude from 2937 per notes.

1302.19Higher: 10% vs Free

If crude licorice fluid extract

Liquid plant extracts precede purification.

2103.90Higher: 16.4% vs Free

If flavoring extract use

Non-hormonal applications go to sauces/condiments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Heavy metal testing essential for root extracts; EU novel food regs may apply; document <0.1% dust per chapter note (g)

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