DL-Phenylalanine

DL-Phenylalanine is an aromatic amino acid with a single carboxylic acid oxygen function, classified under HTS 2922.49.30.00 as it falls within additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for specific oxygen-function amino-compounds. It is used in nutritional supplements and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.50Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If contains more than one kind of oxygen function

Amino-acids with multiple oxygen functions like hydroxy groups shift to later subheading per chapter notes.

2936.29.50Lower: Free vs 31.5%

If sold as vitamin intermediate

Certain derivatives used primarily as vitamin B6 precursors fall under heading 2936 per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets chapter 29 chemical definition; declare as pure compound not mixed with excipients

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as protein hydrolysate