Food Grade Alanine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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