L-Threonine USP Grade

L-Threonine USP is a high-purity enantiomer of the essential amino acid used in pharmaceuticals, supplements, and livestock nutrition. Classified under HTS 2922.49.49 as an other oxygen-function amino acid in pure form. Meets USP standards for human and animal consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.2%+25.0%29.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.2%โ€”4.2%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.50.50Lower: 6.5% vs 29.2%

If containing multiple oxygen functions like ether derivatives

Amino alcohols or compounds with additional oxygen groups move to heading 2922.50.

2936.29Lower: 10% vs 29.2%

If chemically modified as provitamins or vitamin intermediates

Certain modified amino acids used in vitamin synthesis fall under Chapter 29 heading 2936.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 29.2%

If diluted in water or solvents beyond transport allowances

Solutions exceeding chapter note (e) limits for safety/transport are classified as chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include USP certificate and chiral purity documentation (HPLC results) to confirm L-form classification

โ€ข For human supplement use, ensure FDA GRAS status and proper labeling; separate pharma shipments from feed grade

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