N-Acetyl-L-Alanine from Japan
N-Acetyl-L-Alanine is an acetyl protected form of L-alanine used in peptide synthesis and research. It remains classified as alanine under HTS 2922.49.4910 since simple acylation doesn't change the principal amino acid character.
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
• Provide NMR/HPLC confirming >95% purity as chemically defined compound
• Research chemical exemption from some FDA rules but TSCA registration needed
• Distinguish from multi-protected amino acids that may go to 2924 carboxyamide heading