Tyramine Hydrochloride from China
Tyramine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of 4-hydroxyphenethylamine, an aromatic amino-alcohol that occurs naturally in fermented foods but is often synthesized for research and pharmaceutical use. As a salt of an amino-alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2922.19.00, which covers other amino-alcohols and their salts. The compound's oxygen-function amino structure and salt form meet the chapter's requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is labelled with its chemical name and purity to support classification under 2922.19.00
• If importing for laboratory use, confirm whether it qualifies for a research exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, as tyramine is a precursor in some contexts
• Keep a safety data sheet available for CBSA inspection