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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Document regional value content calculations for note 10(b)(2)

• Ensure licorice extract purity certification

• FDA allergen labeling required for glycyrrhizin content