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DL-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine (DL-DOPA)

DL-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine, commonly known as DL-DOPA, is a synthetic form of the amino acid precursor to dopamine used in pharmaceutical synthesis for treating Parkinson's disease. It falls under HTS 2922.50.10.00 as an explicitly listed aromatic amino-acid-phenol with oxygen function, containing both amino and phenolic hydroxy groups.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%5.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%5.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%5.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%5.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%5.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

2922.50.50.00Higher: 6.5% vs 5.8%

If not one of the four specifically enumerated compounds

Other aromatic amino-alcohol-phenols or amino-acid-phenols with oxygen function fall under the residual subheading.

2933.99.22.00Higher: 6.5% vs 5.8%

If when imported as L-enantiomer (levodopa) in bulk heterocyclic form

Specific pharmaceutical intermediates like L-DOPA may shift to Chapter 29 heterocyclics based on structure priority.

3002.90Higher: 10% vs 5.8%

If formulated with excipients for direct medicinal use

Becomes immunological product or human blood derivative when no longer pure chemical compound.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide chemical purity certificates and CAS number (59-92-7) documentation to verify identity as listed compound

Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling (H301, H361d) and comply with TSCA/DOT regulations for import

Avoid misclassification as finished pharmaceutical; declare as bulk chemical intermediate