Lipoic Acid from Germany
Alpha-lipoic acid contains a five-membered dithiolane ring with sulfur atoms directly linked to carbon. Classified under 2930.90.92 as other organo-sulfur compound used as nutritional supplement and antioxidant. Qualifies per Chapter 29 notes for heterocyclic sulfur compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.7%
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
• FDA prior notice required for dietary supplement imports; include NDI status documentation
• Purity >98% certification essential to distinguish from synthetic mixtures
• Labeling must specify racemic or R- form to avoid pharmaceutical classification issues