L-Phenylalanine from Germany
L-Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid explicitly named in HTS 2922.49.10.00, featuring both amino and carboxylic acid groups. Widely used in nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, and as a sweetener precursor (aspartame). Meets criteria for oxygen-function amino-acids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify L-enantiomer with optical rotation data (CAS 63-91-2)
• For food use, provide Kosher/Halal certs and amino acid purity >98.5%
• Segregate from D-isomer to avoid racemic mixture reclassification