FDA-Certified Egg Phosphatidylcholine USP

Highly purified phosphatidylcholine derived from egg phospholipids, USP grade compliant with FDA standards for injectable formulations. Essential component in lipid emulsions for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Falls under HTS 2923.20.10.00 due to its pharmaceutical specification for IV fat emulsion production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2923.20Same rate: 35%

If soybean-derived instead of egg-derived

Soy lecithins for pharmaceutical use have separate statistical reporting but same heading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If blended with other lipid excipients

Mixtures of phospholipids with other prepared substances exceed pure compound classification.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-formulated into sterile injectable emulsion

Finished immunological or pharmaceutical preparations are classified in Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit USP certificate and FDA Drug Master File reference during customs clearance

Declare exact phospholipid composition and peroxide value to verify pharmaceutical purity

Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as food-grade lecithin which changes tariff classification