Ammonium Glutamate from Mexico
Ammonium glutamate is the ammonium salt of glutamic acid, utilized in biochemical research and as a nutrient in cell culture media. It is classified in HTS 2922.42.5000 as 'other' salts of glutamic acid, fitting chapter provisions for salts of acid-function compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare for lab use with SDS sheets; check REACH compliance if from EU
• Common issue: mislabeling as fertilizer ammonium compounds