Corn Oil Lecithin Fraction from Germany
Corn oil lecithin is a phospholipid fraction separated from corn oil through degumming, used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics. Classified under HTS 1515.29.00 as an unmixed fraction of corn oil, not chemically modified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide extraction method details to distinguish as a physical fraction, not a chemically derived product
• Ensure FDA compliance for food-grade lecithin with heavy metal and solvent residue testing
• Avoid packaging with other ingredients to prevent set classification under 1515.90