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Alanine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride

Alanine ethyl ester hydrochloride is the ethyl ester derivative of alanine used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Chapter notes direct ester classification to the parent acid-function compound, keeping it under HTS 2922.49.4910.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+37.5%41.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.50.50.00Lower: 19% vs 41.7%

If esterified with polyol rather than simple ethyl alcohol

Complex esters may fall under salts/esters subheading based on alcohol complexity

2933.59.15.00Higher: 100% vs 41.7%

If containing heterocyclic ring structure

Chapter notes exclude heterocyclic compounds from basic amino acid headings

9802.00.80Lower: 12.5% vs 41.7%

If US goods returned after esterification abroad

Articles exported for processing qualify for duty-free entry under 9802

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Import Tips & Compliance

Molecular formula verification essential; esters follow parent acid per note 3(A)

Hazardous material declaration required for HCl salt transport

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