L-Aspartic Acid from Japan
L-Aspartic Acid is used in aspartame synthesis and as a neurochemical precursor. Under HTS 2922.49.80.00 for dicarboxylic amino acids with single carboxyl classification.
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
• Chiral purity verification essential; pH adjustment docs; sweetener use declaration