Soy Lecithin Industrial Emulsifier from China
Vegetable-derived soy lecithin mixed with stabilizers for use in industrial coatings and adhesives. Acts as a natural emulsifier in non-food chemical formulations. Falls under 3824.99.4190 as a prepared mixture of vegetable fatty substances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.1%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require GMO-free certification if targeting organic markets; affects documentation for CBP review
• Label clearly as 'industrial/non-food use' to prevent reclassification to food-grade lecithin (Chapter 21)