Glycine Buffer Crystals USP from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lot-specific CoA with pH buffering specs (typically 2.34/9.60); biotech importers need this for validation
• Avoid stabilizer additives exceeding Chapter Note (f) limits to prevent reclass to mixtures
• For research use, declare 'not for human consumption' to bypass some FDA regs