Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate
Brand-name monosodium glutamate produced via microbial fermentation, widely used in Asian cuisine and processed foods for taste enhancement. This product is explicitly HTS 2922.42.10.00 as the monosodium salt of glutamic acid, a chemically defined oxygen-function amino-acid salt per Chapter 29 notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flavored or diluted for retail food additive packets
MSG mixed with carriers or seasonings for consumer use becomes a food preparation under Chapter 21.
If used as a fertilizer component in agricultural blends
Glutamates in plant fertilizers classify in Chapter 31 as animal/vegetable fertilizers.
If vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) impurity exceeds classification threshold
Presence of provitamins or vitamins pushes classification to Chapter 29 subchapter on vitamins per numerical order rule.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status and provide microbial test results; use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading
• Pitfall: classifying fermented products under Chapter 21 if impurities exceed 1%
Related Products under HTS 2922.42.10.00
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Powder
Monosodium glutamate is the monosodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid, used primarily as a flavor enhancer in food products. This white crystalline powder falls under HTS 2922.42.10.00 as it is specifically the monosodium salt of glutamic acid, matching the chemical definition in the chapter notes for oxygen-function amino-acids and their salts.
Food-Grade MSG Crystals
Pure monosodium glutamate crystals designed for culinary applications, enhancing umami flavor in soups, snacks, and seasonings. Classified under HTS 2922.42.10.00 as the specific monosodium salt of L-glutamic acid, fitting Chapter 29's provisions for separate chemically defined organic compounds and their salts.
USP-Grade Monosodium Glutamate
Pharmaceutical-grade monosodium glutamate meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, used in lab research and as a reagent. Falls under HTS 2922.42.10.00 as a pure, chemically defined salt of glutamic acid with oxygen-function amino-compound characteristics.
Bulk MSG for Industrial Food Processing
Industrial-packaged monosodium glutamate in 25kg bags for large-scale food manufacturing, enhancing flavors in snacks and seasonings. Classified precisely as HTS 2922.42.10.00 for its identity as monosodium glutamate, the salt of glutamic acid per Chapter 29 definitions.