Hydrogenated Soy Phosphatidylserine from Japan
Hydrogenated soy phosphatidylserine is a stabilized phosphoaminolipid for cognitive supplements. Falls under HTS 2923.20.20.50 as 'other,' with hydrogenation as allowed stabilizer per Chapter 29 note (f) without specific use rendering.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Validate hydrogenation doesn't create Chapter 27 hydrocarbon isomers
• GMP certification for supplement grade essential
• Avoid hormone claims to stay out of 2937