L-Cysteine from Germany
L-Cysteine free base amino acid used in bakery dough conditioning and antioxidant supplements. HTS 2922.49.49 as oxygen-function amino acid with thiol group. Pharmaceutical and food processing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• GRAS status but declare oxidation state (free thiol vs disulfide)
• Odoriferous addition allowed per note (g); document safety purpose