L-Alanine from Japan
L-Alanine serves in IV fluids and as sweetener in low-calorie products. HTS 2922.49.80.00 for simplest non-essential amino acid with carboxyl function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• IV fluid compatibility certs; optical rotation verification; bulk density specs