Certified Organic Soy Lecithin Granules from Japan
Certified organic soy lecithin granules are derived from soybeans through a chemical process yielding phosphoaminolipids, classified under HTS 2923.20.20.10 due to their organic certification and phospholipid composition. They serve as emulsifiers in food and supplements.
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
• Verify USDA or EU organic certification documentation to match HTS 2923.20.20.10 classification
• Provide Certificates of Analysis confirming phosphoaminolipid content and absence of GMOs
• Avoid misclassification as food ingredients under Chapter 21 by emphasizing chemical compound nature