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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated into finished dietary supplement tablets or capsules
Blends with excipients become medicaments rather than pure chemical compounds.
If mixed with vitamins/minerals as food supplement
Mixtures exceeding simple chemical salts classified as food preparations.
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
Related Products under HTS 2932.99.90.10
Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride
This stable salt form combines glucosamine sulfate with potassium chloride for better bioavailability, fitting HTS 2932.99.90.10 as a glucosamine salt. Widely used in premium joint health formulations.
Glucosamine Sulfate Sodium Chloride
Sodium salt variant of glucosamine sulfate used in European formulations, classified as glucosamine salt under 2932.99.90.10 due to its heterocyclic oxygen structure. Preferred for lower potassium content.
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (Pharmaceutical Grade)
The N-acetyl ester of D-glucosamine, a key chitin derivative with heterocyclic oxygen ring, classified under 2932.99.90.10 as glucosamine ester. Used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and wound healing.
Glucosamine Hydrochloride 99% USP Grade
Ultra-pure USP-verified glucosamine HCl meeting pharmacopeia standards, classified as glucosamine salt in 2932.99.90.10. Essential for GMP supplement manufacturing.
Glucosamine Lactate
Lactate salt of glucosamine offering neutral pH profile for sensitive formulations, classified under 2932.99.90.10. Used in liquid joint health beverages.
Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate KCl
Highly crystalline form ensuring 100% yield in tableting, classified as glucosamine salt per 2932.99.90.10. Premium ingredient for fast-dissolve tablets.