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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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