Food Grade Glycine Powder from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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