L-Histidine from Germany
L-Histidine is an imidazole-ring aromatic amino acid under oxygen-function amino-compounds in HTS 2922.49.30.00 per additional U.S. note 3. Used in cell culture media and antihistamine precursors.
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
• Declare stereochemistry accurately; ensure stabilizer additives comply with chapter note 1(f)
• Common issue: confusion with organo-inorganic under 2931