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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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• GRAS status but declare oxidation state (free thiol vs disulfide)

• Odoriferous addition allowed per note (g); document safety purpose