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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a salt such as glycine hydrochloride
Salts of amino acids are classified under 2922.50 per Chapter Note 5(C)(1), separate from pure glycine.
If part of a mixture with other sugars or organic compounds
Complex organic compounds not purely chemically defined amino acids fall under heading 2942.
If for technical grade in chemical mixtures or preparations
If not a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter Note (a), it may classify as a chemical preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USP certification and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm purity >99% for pharmaceutical use and avoid reclassification
• Include lab test results showing it meets aminoacetic acid specs; common pitfall is mislabeling as a salt leading to different headings
• Check FDA prior notice requirements for food/pharma additives; bulk packaging must specify 'not for direct retail sale'
Related Products under HTS 2922.49.43.00
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.
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.
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
Anhydrous glycine powder at 99% purity, a non-essential amino acid for industrial synthesis and research applications. Classified precisely as glycine (aminoacetic acid) under HTS 2922.49.43.00.
Cosmetic Glycine for Hair Conditioners
High-purity glycine tailored for hair conditioning products, acting as a moisturizer and antistatic agent. As pure aminoacetic acid, it is dutiable under HTS 2922.49.43.00.