Soybean Lecithin Industrial Emulsifier from Germany
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.
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
• 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