L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate from China
Despite being a salt, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate qualifies as an oxygen-function amino-acid under HTS 2922.49.4950 when not separately provided for. Used as a dough conditioner in baking and antioxidant in cosmetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.8%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify monohydrate water content (8-12%) in CoA to match declared specifications
• GRAS affirmation letters speed FDA review for food contact applications
• Avoid 'pharmaceutical grade' claims unless DMF filed to prevent drug classification