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 as 'other' lecithins and phosphoaminolipids, being chemically defined or not, per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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