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L-Aspartic Acid 99% Technical Grade

Technical-grade L-aspartic acid with 99% purity for industrial synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Falls under HTS 2922.49.49.15 as a pure, separate L-aspartic acid molecule meeting Chapter 29 criteria for oxygen-function amino-acids. Used as chiral building block in peptide and polymer production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+133.3%137.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+105.8%110%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+105.8%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+20.8%20.8%
🇯🇵JapanFree+23.3%23.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2931.90.30.00Lower: 44% vs 137.5%

If contains organo-metallic impurities >1%

Organo-inorganic compounds with metal-carbon links classify under 2931 per Chapter notes.

2918.19.20.00Lower: 26.5% vs 137.5%

If oxidized form like aspartic anhydride imported

Cyclic anhydrides of amino-dicarboxylic acids fall under 2918 oxygen-function carboxylic acids.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 137.5%

If put up as biotech culture medium additive

Prepared culture media classify under 3824 as composite lab reagents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include HPLC chromatogram showing L-isomer >99% to prevent mixture classification under Chapter 27

• Declare stabilizer content if present; Chapter 29 note (f) requires it be solely for transport

• For REACH compliance in EU transshipment, pre-register as industrial chemical