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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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