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%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 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