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Indole-3-Propionic Acid from Japan

Indole-3-propionic acid features a three-carbon carboxylic acid chain, under HTS 2933.99.0500 due to indole structure precedence. Used as neurotransmitter precursor and antioxidant.

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

Chain length variation doesn't affect indole classification

Water-soluble; verify dry powder vs solution form on import

Growing nutraceutical use; pure chemical stays Chapter 29