Soy Lecithin Emulsifier from Germany
Soy lecithin is a natural non-ionic surfactant extracted from soybeans, functioning as an emulsifier in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its fatty substance composition from vegetable phospholipids qualifies it under this HTS code as it meets surface-active criteria without being soap. Used in chocolate production and lotions for stabilizing oil-water mixtures.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4%
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
• Include extraction process documentation proving vegetable origin to distinguish from synthetic lecithins
• Ensure product passes the Chapter note emulsion stability test at 0.5% concentration
• Avoid retail packaging over 1.4 kg to prevent shift to auxiliary preparation subheadings