Glucosamine Hydrochloride Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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