Pharmaceutical Grade Glycine USP from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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'