Technical Grade Glycine for Cosmetics from Germany
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.
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
• 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