(R)-α-Amino-1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1-Acetic Acid

(R)-α-Amino-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1-acetic acid is a chiral amino acid derivative explicitly named in HTS 2922.49.60.00, featuring amino and carboxylic acid oxygen functions. Used primarily in synthesis of enantiopure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Classified here as an amino-acid other than those with multiple oxygen functions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2922.50Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If containing more than one kind of oxygen function (e.g., additional ester or ether)

Amino-acids with multiple oxygen functions are separated to 2922.50 per subheading structure.

2916.31.50Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If imported as the corresponding ester without amino group emphasis

Benzenoid acid esters classify under 2916; loss of amino-acid character shifts heading.

2933.52Lower: 10% vs 35%

If the cyclohexadiene ring qualifies as a purine or pyrimidine derivative

Specific heterocyclic systems take precedence under 2933 per chapter classification rules.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide stereochemical analysis (chiral HPLC) to confirm (R)-enantiomer identity matching the tariff description

Include REACH/ TSCA registration docs for US import compliance as a research chemical

Check for salt forms; classify with the acid per chapter note 3(C)(1)