FDA-Certified Egg Phosphatidylcholine USP from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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