Beta-Alanine Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
23.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.8%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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