Glucosamine Hydrochloride Powder

Glucosamine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of D-glucosamine, a heterocyclic amin sugar with oxygen hetero-atoms, classified under HTS 2932.99.90.10 as a glucosamine salt. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement ingredient for joint health support.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 3.7%

If formulated into finished dietary supplement tablets or capsules

Blends with excipients become medicaments rather than pure chemical compounds.

2106.90.99Higher: 13.9% vs 3.7%

If mixed with vitamins/minerals as food supplement

Mixtures exceeding simple chemical salts classified as food preparations.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 3.7%

If chemically modified as N-acetylglucosamine derivative

Sugar derivatives beyond simple glucosamine salts fall under different subchapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity >98% and identity as glucosamine HCl to avoid reclassification

Label as 'dietary supplement ingredient' not finished product to prevent FDA/DSHEA scrutiny

Verify absence of contaminants like heavy metals per USP standards to pass import inspection