Glycine Buffer Crystals USP from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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