Soybean Lecithin Industrial Emulsifier
A vegetable-derived fatty substance extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier in industrial coatings and adhesives. Classified under HTS 3824.99.41 due to its origin as a mixture of phospholipids from vegetable oils prepared for chemical industry applications. It functions by stabilizing oil-water mixtures in manufacturing processes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If highly purified as pharmaceutical lecithin
Purified lecithins meeting pharmaceutical standards shift to Chapter 29 as cyclic amides/derivatives.
If sold for food processing
Food-grade lecithins remain classified under Chapter 15 as inedible vegetable oils/fats.
If blended with significant mineral oils
Mixtures containing petroleum-derived components fall under other 3824.99 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming >90% fatty substance content; GMO declaration may be required for soy origin; avoid food-grade labeling to prevent Chapter 15 reclassification
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