Beta-Alanine Powder from China
Beta-Alanine is the beta-form isomer of alanine used primarily in sports nutrition supplements to enhance muscle carnosine levels. It qualifies under HTS 2922.49.4910 as 'other amino acids' specifically alanine (including its isomers).
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'Beta-Alanine' (3-aminopropanoic acid) to distinguish from alpha-alanine
• FDA NDI status required for new dietary ingredient notification in supplements