HTS 2923.20.20.10: US import duty from China
Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, Other, Certified organic lecithins. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 5% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 30% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $500.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $13,047.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 2923.20.20.10 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 2923.20.20.10 (Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, Other, Certified organic lecithins) have a duty of 30% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 2923.20.20.10 cover?
Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, Other, Certified organic lecithins. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 2923.20.20.10 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $13,047, about 30.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 2923
- 2923.10.00.00Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Choline and its salts
- 2923.20.10.00Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, Purified egg phospholipids, pharmaceutical grade meeting requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, for use in intravenous fat emulsion
- 2923.20.20.50Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, Other, Other
- 2923.30.00.00Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate
- 2923.40.00.00Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Didecylmethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate
- 2923.90.01.00Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.