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U.S. imports of lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids (HS 292320) totaled $9.3M in May 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids paid $535K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.4% on $7.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids imports of $9.3M in May 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.9M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataLecithins — predominantly soy- or sunflower-derived phosphatidylcholine mixtures — serve as emulsifiers in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical excipients, and nutraceutical formulations, making classification precision commercially important. The US schedule distinguishes purified egg phospholipids (2923201000) from the broader NESOI basket, which is further split between certified organic (2923202010) and conventional (2923202050) grades — a distinction that affects both labeling compliance and duty treatment. Germany and India are the leading suppliers, reflecting Europe's established soy-lecithin processing industry and India's growing role in specialty phospholipid production. Importers sourcing pharmaceutical-grade or egg-derived fractions should confirm FDA facility registration and any applicable food-additive status before entry.
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The schedule carves out a dedicated line (2923202010) for certified organic lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, separate from the conventional NESOI line (2923202050). Importers must have valid organic certification documentation to claim the organic classification; misclassification between these two lines is a common audit finding.
Purified egg phospholipids (2923201000) are classified separately because of their distinct source material and higher purity specifications used in pharmaceutical and clinical nutrition applications. Standard commercial lecithins derived from soy or sunflower fall under the NESOI lines. The source material and processing purity level are the primary classification determinants.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2923202050 | LECITHINS AND OTHER PHOSPHOAMINOLIPIDS, NESOI | $8.4M | 5.17% | 82.56% | $434K |
| 2923202010 | LECITHINS & OTH PHOSPHOAMINOLIPIDS, CERT ORG,NESOI | $605K | 5.00% | 100.00% | $30K |
| 2923201000 | PURIFIED EGG PHOSOPHOLIPIDS, ETC | $310K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $31K |
LECITHINS AND OTHER PHOSPHOAMINOLIPIDS, NESOI
LECITHINS & OTH PHOSPHOAMINOLIPIDS, CERT ORG,NESOI
PURIFIED EGG PHOSOPHOLIPIDS, ETC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2923202000 | LECITHINS AND OTHER PHOSPHOAMINOLIPIDS, NESOI | $7.4M |
| 2923201000 | PURIFIED EGG PHOSOPHOLIPIDS, ETC | $6.6M |
LECITHINS AND OTHER PHOSPHOAMINOLIPIDS, NESOI
4.0M kg
PURIFIED EGG PHOSOPHOLIPIDS, ETC
1.3M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.1M | $5.5M | +$4.4M |
| Illinois | $757K | $3.4M | +$2.6M |
| New Jersey | $3.5M | $54K | -$3.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $474K | $5.2M | +$4.7M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $890K | $1.8M | +$937K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.6M | $190K | -$1.4M |