L-Cysteine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GRAS status but declare oxidation state (free thiol vs disulfide)
• Odoriferous addition allowed per note (g); document safety purpose