USP-Grade Monosodium Glutamate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include USP certificate and SDS (Safety Data Sheet); declare for lab use to avoid food import scrutiny
• Common issue: incorrect declaration as general chemical leading to EPA review