Soybean Lecithin Industrial Emulsifier from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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