DL-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine (DL-DOPA) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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