Natural Licorice Chews from Germany
Soft licorice candies made with licorice extract, sweetened with maltitol syrup, no added sugar. Classified in 1704.90.68 as non-cocoa sugar-free confectionery, qualifies for USMCA treatment under 9823.10.11 when meeting regional value content in note 10(b)(2).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document regional value content calculations for note 10(b)(2)
• Ensure licorice extract purity certification
• FDA allergen labeling required for glycyrrhizin content