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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