Bulk MSG for Industrial Food Processing from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use NVOCC for cost-effective bulk shipping; ensure anti-caking stabilizer complies with 'necessary for transport' note
• Pitfall: retail packaging triggering consumer product regulations