L-Tyrosine from Germany
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.
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
• Provide enantiomeric purity documentation; ensure not declared as food additive without FDA prior notice
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests mixture classification