Sunflower Lecithin Fraction from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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