Technical Grade Glycine for Cosmetics from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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