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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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