Soy Lecithin Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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