DL-Tryptophan from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ,Separate human vs animal grade shipments; different FDA oversight
• Declare serotonin pathway warnings for supplement labeling compliance