Soy Lecithin Granules

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 as 'other' lecithins and phosphoaminolipids, being chemically defined or not, per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1507.90.40Higher: 36.6% vs 30%

If containing >50% soybean oil residues

Crude or refined soy products with high oil content fall under Chapter 15 vegetable oils, not pure lecithins.

3823.70.20.00Lower: 22.6% vs 30%

If when imported as feed-grade with carriers

Mixtures described as industrial fatty acid derivatives shift to Chapter 38 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity and extraction method documentation to confirm classification as lecithin rather than mixed feed additive

Include Certificates of Analysis showing phosphoaminolipid content to avoid reclassification under Chapter 15 oils

Label as food-grade if intended for consumption to meet FDA import requirements

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