Food Grade Glycine Powder
Food-grade glycine (aminoacetic acid) is a pure amino acid used as a sweetener, flavor enhancer, and nutrient fortifier in beverages and processed foods. Classified under HTS 2922.49.43.00 as a separate chemically defined oxygen-function amino acid, compliant with Chapter 29 scope.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as glycine sodium salt for buffering
Organic salts of amino acids classify under 2922.50 salts heading per Chapter Note 5(C).
If pre-mixed as food preparation additive
If put up as a food preparation rather than pure compound, it falls under Chapter 21.
If for animal feed premixes
Amino acids in feed preparations classify under Chapter 23 preparations for animal feed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA food contact notification if used as additive; provide purity specs (>98%) and heavy metal test results
• Label as 'food grade aminoacetic acid' clearly; avoid bulk mixes that could shift to 3824 chemical mixtures
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Pharmaceutical Grade Glycine USP
Glycine (aminoacetic acid), USP grade, is a chemically defined organic compound used as an essential amino acid in pharmaceutical formulations and nutritional supplements. It falls under HTS 2922.49.43.00 as a pure amino acid with oxygen function, specifically glycine, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined compounds.
Technical Grade Glycine for Cosmetics
Technical grade glycine (aminoacetic acid) serves as a humectant and pH adjuster in skincare creams and hair care products. It qualifies for HTS 2922.49.43.00 as a pure, chemically defined amino acid under Chapter 29 heading for oxygen-function amino-compounds.
Glycine Buffer Crystals USP
USP glycine crystals used primarily for preparing biological buffers in lab reagents and biotech processes. As pure aminoacetic acid, it is classified under HTS 2922.49.43.00 per Chapter 29 for separate organic amino acids.
Bulk Glycine Flakes for Animal Nutrition
Bulk glycine flakes (aminoacetic acid) added to animal feed formulations to support growth and metabolism. Falls under HTS 2922.49.43.00 as a chemically defined amino acid, not a feed preparation.
Glycine Anhydrous Powder 99% Pure
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Cosmetic Glycine for Hair Conditioners
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