L-Aspartic Acid from Canada
L-Aspartic Acid serves as a neurotransmitter precursor and aspartame intermediate in food and pharma industries. Falls under HTS 2922.49.49 as other amino acid with single dicarboxylic oxygen function allowed. Used in sweeteners and infusions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• For aspartame production, declare intermediate use; track under FDA food contact notifications
• Chiral purity >99% L-form required; racemic mixtures classified differently
• pH stability documentation for transport; common deliquescence issue