L-Valine Feed Grade from Japan
L-Valine feed grade is a branched-chain essential amino acid supplementing deficient diets in poultry and swine production. HTS 2922.49.49 covers this pure amino acid with single carboxyl oxygen function. Typically 98.5% purity for agricultural applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as animal feed on CBP Form 3461 to facilitate FDA prior notice
• Anti-caking agents are allowed per chapter note (f); document as stabilizer to prevent reclassification
• Batch testing for heavy metals essential; common rejection cause in port inspections