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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derivatized as a cyclic amide
Certain oxygen-heterocycle derivatives shift to heading 2924.
If pre-formulated into beauty preparations
Finished cosmetic products containing glycine classify under Chapter 33.
If in chemical mixtures for industrial cosmetic production
Mixtures not purely chemically defined fall to chemical preparations in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) safety data; ensure <0.1% impurities for skin contact
• Declare exact use (cosmetic vs industrial) on entry; misdeclaration leads to audits
• Package in anti-dusting bags per Chapter Note (g) if needed, but avoid additives changing classification
Related Products under HTS 2922.49.43.00
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.
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.