Benzyl Glycine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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