Beta-Alanine from Mexico
Beta-Alanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid used in performance supplements like carnosine precursors, classified under other amino acids in HTS 2922.49.4950. Its beta-positioned amino group distinguishes it from alpha-amino acids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification may be required for novel supplement uses
• Purity >99% specification prevents reclassification as technical grade
• Structure declaration confirming beta-carbon amino position aids classification