Choline Chloride Feed Grade

Choline chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt essential as a nutritional supplement in animal feed to prevent fatty liver disease. This feed-grade powder falls under HTS 2923.90.0100 as a chemically defined quaternary ammonium salt with an added anticaking agent permitted by Chapter 29 note (f). It meets the chapter's scope for separate organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.2%+25.0%31.2%
🇲🇽Mexico6.2%6.2%
🇨🇦Canada6.2%6.2%
🇩🇪Germany6.2%6.2%
🇯🇵Japan6.2%6.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 31.2%

If put up as complete animal feed supplement mix

Mixed with carriers for retail feed sale classifies under prepared animal feeds in Chapter 23.

2923.20Lower: 15% vs 31.2%

If classified by its betaine structure emphasis

Related lecithin derivatives might use other 2923 subheadings, but core quat salt stays here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice for animal feed imports and ensure AAFCO compliance statements

Document anticaking agents don't render it specific-use per note (g), preventing shift to Chapter 38

Related Products under HTS 2923.90.01.00

Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB)

Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt used as a cationic surfactant in DNA extraction and as an antimicrobial agent. It falls under HTS 2923.90.0100 as a quaternary ammonium salt, chemically defined with a positively charged nitrogen atom bonded to four alkyl groups. This classification applies to separate chemically defined organic compounds per Chapter 29 notes.

Benzalkonium Chloride 50% Solution

Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a biocide and preservative in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. This 50% aqueous solution qualifies under HTS 2923.90.0100 as a quaternary ammonium salt dissolved in water, permitted by Chapter 29 note (d) for chemically defined compounds. The solvent is solely for safety/transport without altering general use.

Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride (DDAC)

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound serving as a broad-spectrum disinfectant and wood preservative. As a pure, chemically defined salt, it is classified in HTS 2923.90.0100 under the quaternary ammonium salts heading. Chapter notes confirm inclusion for separate organic compounds.

Cetrimonium Chloride

Cetrimonium chloride, or hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride, is a quaternary ammonium salt used in hair conditioners and antiseptics. It qualifies for HTS 2923.90.0100 as a separate chemically defined quaternary ammonium compound per Chapter 29 scope. No exclusions apply to this pure surfactant salt.

Tetrabutylammonium Bromide (TBAB)

Tetrabutylammonium bromide is a phase-transfer catalyst and ionic liquid precursor used in organic synthesis. This quaternary ammonium salt is classified under HTS 2923.90.0100 as a chemically defined organic compound with the characteristic quat structure. Chapter notes prioritize the last numerical heading for such salts.

Lecithin (Soybean-Derived Phosphatidylcholine)

Soy lecithin is a phosphoaminolipid mixture extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2923.90.0100 as 'other' lecithins and phosphoaminolipids, whether chemically defined or not, per the heading description. Chapter 29 includes such compounds explicitly.