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(R)-Phenylglycine Free Acid from Japan

The free acid form of D-phenylglycine, a critical chirality center for beta-lactam synthesis. HTS 2922.49.0500 explicitly names this aromatic α-amino acid. Supplied as white crystalline powder with high enantiomeric excess.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Chiral HPLC certificate mandatory showing ee >99%

• Microbial limits testing required for pharma intermediate qualification

• Store below 25°C; validate polymorphic form stability