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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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