FDA-Certified Egg Phosphatidylcholine USP from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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