L-Aspartic Acid Monohydrate Powder from Germany
L-Aspartic acid in monohydrate crystalline form (C4H7NO4·H2O) for pharmaceutical and supplement applications. Remains classified under HTS 2922.49.49.15 as the hydrate doesn't alter its chemical definition as pure L-aspartic acid. The water of crystallization is incidental per Chapter 29 solvent notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20.8%
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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify hydrate water content via Karl Fischer titration (<12%) to maintain pure compound status
• Use UN 3077 packaging for 1000kg+ bulk to meet DOT transport requirements
• Validate optical rotation [+24°] confirms L-isomer during customs exam