Sunflower Lecithin Fraction from Japan
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 — 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%
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