2922.42.50.00/Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)/Germany

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) from Germany

Monosodium glutamate is the monosodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid, used primarily as a flavor enhancer in food products. It falls under HTS 2922.42.5000 as 'other' glutamic acid salts, distinct from specified medical or bulk forms, typically imported as a white crystalline powder for seasoning applications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

3.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Verify purity levels and ensure food-grade certification to meet FDA standards; provide Certificate of Analysis showing it's monosodium L-glutamate

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as a mixture if blended with other seasonings

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2922.42.50.00