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DL-Tyrosine from China

DL-Tyrosine is a synthetic aromatic amino acid with phenolic oxygen function, falling under HTS 2922.49.37.00 as 'other' oxygen-function amino-compounds. Despite its phenolic group, it qualifies due to single carboxyl classification and exclusion from proteinogenic listings. Commonly used in nootropic supplements and biochemical research.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Include spectral analysis (NMR/IR) verifying aromatic structure and single oxygen-function amino-acid nature to prevent misclassification as phenols (2907)

Label with correct nomenclature avoiding 'L-tyrosine' designation if racemic; racemates have different regulatory considerations

Watch for reclassification as feed-grade additives (2309) if impure or mixed with carriers; must be >98% pure chemically defined compound