Lecithin (Soybean-Derived Phosphatidylcholine) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.2%
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
• Allergen declaration mandatory for soy-derived products; include processing aids list
• GRAS affirmation helps, but verify non-GMO claims if labeled
• Food-grade vs technical; latter may go to 3823.70