DL-Tryptophan from Canada
DL-Tryptophan racemic mixture used as sleep aid precursor and animal feed supplement post-1989 EMS outbreak clearance. HTS 2922.49.49 for other amino acids despite indole ring. Regulated for human consumption purity.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• ,Separate human vs animal grade shipments; different FDA oversight
• Declare serotonin pathway warnings for supplement labeling compliance