Benzyl Glycine from Japan
Benzyl glycine (2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid variant) is an aromatic-substituted glycine classified under HTS 2922.49.37.00 as other aromatic oxygen-function amino-compound. Single carboxyl function qualifies it for this heading. Used in custom peptide production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify structure via MS/MS fragmentation confirming benzyl-alpha-amino pattern
• Small volume research chemicals need commercial invoice with research end-use statement
• Don't confuse with glycine (2922.49.1450); benzyl substitution makes aromatic