Soy Lecithin Granules from Japan
Soy lecithin granules are a natural phosphoaminolipid extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics. This product falls under HTS 2923.20.20.50 as 'other lecithins and phosphoaminolipids' that are chemically defined or contain impurities but meet chapter 29 criteria for separate organic compounds. They are commonly added to chocolate and supplements for texture improvement.
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
• Verify purity levels and solvent residues to ensure classification as a Chapter 29 product; provide certificates of analysis for FDA compliance in food-grade imports
• Avoid retail packaging over 1kg to prevent reclassification under Chapter 32
• Label GMO status for soy-derived lecithin to meet US biotech regulations