L-Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is a para-hydroxyphenyl derivative of phenylalanine, an aromatic amino acid with amino-acid oxygen function, covered by HTS 2922.49.30.00 under additional U.S. note 3. It serves as a precursor for neurotransmitters and thyroid hormones.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +131.0% | 137.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +103.5% | 110% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +103.5% | 110% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +18.5% | 18.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +21.0% | 21% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If phenolic function predominates
Presence of phenolic OH may qualify as multiple oxygen functions, classified later per chapter note 3.
If imported as sugar ester salt
Sugar esters or salts of amino-acids fall under heading 2940 per chapter note 1(c).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide enantiomeric purity documentation; ensure not declared as food additive without FDA prior notice
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests mixture classification
Related Products under HTS 2922.49.30.00
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.
DL-Tryptophan
DL-Tryptophan, an indole-containing aromatic amino acid with single oxygen function, is specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, fitting HTS 2922.49.30.00. It is essential for serotonin synthesis in supplements.
L-Histidine
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.
L-Phenylalanine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
This ester salt of phenylalanine is an aromatic derivative with amino-acid oxygen function, classified in HTS 2922.49.30.00 as per additional U.S. note 3 and chapter note 3(A). Used in peptide synthesis.
Tyrosine Methyl Ester
Tyrosine methyl ester, an ester of the aromatic amino-acid tyrosine, fits HTS 2922.49.30.00 under additional U.S. note 3 for section VI. Primarily for synthetic chemistry applications.
Tryptophan Sodium Salt
Sodium salt of tryptophan, an aromatic amino-acid salt with single oxygen function, covered by HTS 2922.49.30.00 and chapter note 3(C)(1). Used in pharmaceutical formulations.