L-Proline from Japan
L-Proline is a non-essential amino acid with pyrrolidine ring, oxygen-function amino-acid under HTS 2922.49.4950. Key in collagen synthesis supplements and pharmaceutical intermediates.
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
• Cyclic structure confirmation prevents acyclic classification
• Heavy metals testing critical for collagen applications
• Fermentation vs synthetic origin declaration