Pharmaceutical Grade Glycine USP from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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'