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(R)-α-Amino-4-Hydroxybenzene Acetic Acid (D-(-)-p-Hydroxyphenyl Glycine) from Japan

Chiral aromatic amino acid featuring hydroxy and carboxylic acid oxygen functions, explicitly listed under HTS 2922.50.0700. Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesis of antibiotics like amoxicillin.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Specify optical rotation [α]D and enantiomeric excess (>99% D-form) in COA for classification confirmation

DMF filing required for pharma intermediates; include end-use statement

Hygroscopic; import in desiccated packaging to maintain crystal form