Lecithins and phosphoaminolipids from India
India exported $122 million of lecithins and phosphoaminolipids (HS 2923.20) in FY2025-26, up 9.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 15% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 42.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $122MUp 9.6% on last year
- HS code
- 2923.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2923.20.10.00 | Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids: Purified egg phospholipids, pharmaceutical grade meeting requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, for use in intravenous fat emulsion0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2923.20.20 | Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids: Other5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5% | 15% | 42.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of lecithins and phosphoaminolipids
India's exports to all countries under HS 2923.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2923.20 is 5.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on lecithins and phosphoaminolipids from India?
10% to 15% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 2923.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 42.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for lecithins and phosphoaminolipids?
2923.20, under heading 2923 (Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export lecithins and phosphoaminolipids?
Yes. India exported $122 million under HS 2923.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.