Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids (HS 292320) totaled $11.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids paid $597K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids imports of $6.4M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.5M.
Last updated: August 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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143 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 2923
Subheading 292320 · $11.1M of $24.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $86.1M of Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids and exported $149.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2923202050 | Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids, NESOI | $6.0M | 8.77% | 92.71% | $522K |
| 2923202010 | Lecithins & Oth Phosphoaminolipids, Cert Org, NESOI | $270K | 22.44% | 100.00% | $60K |
| 2923201000 | Purified Egg Phosopholipids, Etc | $203K | 6.88% | 68.78% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2923202000 | Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids, NESOI | $9.7M |
| 2923201000 | Purified Egg Phosopholipids, Etc | $1.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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7.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.28% of imports for consumption.