DL-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine (DL-DOPA) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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