Sunflower Lecithin Fraction from Germany
A phospholipid fraction extracted physically from sunflower oil, used as an emulsifier in chocolate and baked goods. Classifies under HTS 1512.19.00 as a fraction of sunflower-seed oil, not chemically modified if water-degumming derived. 'Other' includes such edible fractions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide extraction method docs showing physical degumming only
• Acetone insolubles test to confirm lecithin purity >50%
• Allergen-free declaration since soy lecithin alternative