DL-Alanine from China
DL-Alanine is a racemic mixture of D- and L-alanine, a non-essential amino acid used in nutritional supplements and biochemical research. It falls under HTS 2922.49.4910 as a chemically defined amino acid, other than those with multiple oxygen functions, specifically alanine.
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
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming purity and DL configuration to verify classification under 2922.49.4910
• Ensure proper labeling as 'DL-Alanine' distinguishing from L-Alanine to avoid reclassification
• Check FDA import alerts for amino acids; include end-use documentation if for food/supplements