Disodium Glutamate from Mexico
Disodium glutamate is the disodium salt form of glutamic acid, applied in specialty foods and buffers. Classified as 'other' under HTS 2922.42.5000, it adheres to rules for salts of amino-acids with the organic parent compound.
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
• Confirm sodium stoichiometry via analysis; EU novel food regs if applicable
• Pitfall: bulk vs retail packaging affecting duty