L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium Salt Hydrate
L-glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate is the hydrated form of monosodium glutamate, containing crystal water. It remains a salt of glutamic acid and is classified under this tariff item, as hydration does not change its chemical identity.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used as a laboratory reagent
Lab reagents may be classified under diagnostic reagents.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the hydration level and purity with a certificate of analysis
• Declare the product accurately as a hydrate of MSG
• Ensure proper storage to maintain stability during transport
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.42.00
Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the monosodium salt of glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item as a salt of glutamic acid.
Ammonium Glutamate
Ammonium glutamate is the ammonium salt of glutamic acid, a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is used in biochemical research and cell culture media, and falls under this tariff item as a salt of glutamic acid.
Bulk MSG for Industrial Food Processing
Bulk monosodium glutamate in 25kg bags for industrial food manufacturing is the same chemical compound as the salt of glutamic acid. It is classified here as a separate chemically defined organic compound, regardless of packaging size.
Calcium Diglutamate
Calcium diglutamate is a calcium salt of glutamic acid, used in supplements and fortified foods. As a salt of glutamic acid, it is classified under this tariff item, which covers glutamic acid and its salts.
Disodium Glutamate
Disodium glutamate is the disodium salt of glutamic acid, used in specialty foods and buffers. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound and falls under this tariff item as a salt of glutamic acid.
Food-Grade MSG Crystals
Food-grade MSG crystals are pure monosodium glutamate, the monosodium salt of glutamic acid. As a chemically defined organic compound, it falls under this tariff item for glutamic acid and its salts.