Egg Yolk Lecithin Powder from China
Powdered lecithin from egg yolks serves as a premium emulsifier in pharmaceuticals and bakery. It qualifies under HTS 2923.20.20 as other phosphoaminolipids, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate organic compounds whether chemically defined.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include veterinary health certificates for animal-derived products to clear USDA inspection
• Document phospholipid assay (>60%) to prevent downclassification as egg powder
• Specify non-GMO eggs if targeting organic certification markets