Natural Licorice Chews from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document regional value content calculations for note 10(b)(2)
• Ensure licorice extract purity certification
• FDA allergen labeling required for glycyrrhizin content