DL-Alanine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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