Food Grade Alanine from Canada
Food grade L-Alanine is a high-purity amino acid used as a flavor enhancer and nutritional additive in beverages and processed foods. Meets food chemical codex standards for classification under HTS 2922.49.4910.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice mandatory; include food grade certificate and heavy metals analysis
• Kosher/Halal certification increasingly required for food import clearance
• Bulk packaging preferred; retail-ready incurs higher scrutiny