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

Sodium salt form of (R)-α-Amino-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1-acetic acid, specifically provided for under HTS 2922.49.60.00 following chapter note 3(C)(1) for inorganic salts of organic acids. Used in biotech applications requiring water-soluble amino acid derivatives. Retains classification as the named amino-acid salt.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2922.49Same rate: 37.5%

If not one of the two specifically named compounds

Other amino-acid esters fall under general 2922.49 provisions.

2847.00.00.00Higher: 41.2% vs 37.5%

If sodium content dominates and considered inorganic salt

High inorganic character shifts to chapter 28 salts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Metal content analysis required to distinguish from organic base salts under note 3(C)(2)

• Provide counterion exchange documentation if converted from other salt forms

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests chapter 28 inorganic classification