Monopotassium Glutamate from Japan
Monopotassium glutamate is the potassium salt of glutamic acid, serving as a low-sodium alternative to MSG in food flavoring. Classified under HTS 2922.42.5000 as an 'other' salt of glutamic acid, it's imported as a powdered umami enhancer compliant with chapter notes for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include lab tests confirming potassium content and absence of impurities; label as food-grade
• Avoid pitfalls by not classifying as fertilizer if purity exceeds 99%