L-Histidine from Japan
L-Histidine is an essential amino acid featuring imidazole ring, classified as oxygen-function amino-acid under HTS 2922.49.4950. Used in allergy medications, metal chelation, and buffering agents.
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
• Imidazole ring purity testing prevents heterocyclic misclassification
• USP/NF monograph compliance for pharmaceutical intermediates
• Moisture content <0.5% specification stability