Pharmaceutical Grade Phosphatidylcholine from Germany
Pharmaceutical grade phosphatidylcholine is a purified phosphoaminolipid used in liposomal drug delivery systems. It qualifies for HTS 2923.20.20.50 as 'other phosphoaminolipids,' chemically defined under Chapter 29 note (a) with allowed stabilizers. Excludes hormone or enzyme preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include FDA drug master files and DMF letters for pharma imports
• Test for phospholipid purity >95% to confirm Chapter 29 status
• Avoid mixing with medicinal forms to prevent Chapter 30 shift